FB-Jalapeno is an F1 hybrid chilli with spreading, tall, vigorous plants and broad leaves. Fruit is medium pungent with dark green thick skin and a firm wall, which makes it suitable for both the fresh market and for processing.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Spreading and tall, vigorous |
| Fruit colour | Dark green, thick skin |
| Fruit shape | Cylindrical |
| Fruit length | 5-7 cm |
| Fruit width | 1.5-2 cm |
| Fruit surface | Shiny |
| Pungency | 5,000-15,000 SHU, medium pungent |
| Suitable for | Fresh market and processing |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 200-250 g per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 130-140 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 90 x 60 x 45 cm |
| Yield | 2-3 kg per plant |
| Season | Round the year; best performance in Kharif (June-July) and Late Kharif (September-October) |
Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.
