Chilli Jalapeno
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
approx 50 seeds
Availability:
Unavailable online
NZD 6.05
A very popular thick walled, medium heat chilli used widely in Mexican cooking. Great for salsas, nachos, tacos, burritos and pizzas. Usually harvested when green but can be left to mature and turn red. Caution: Can irritate skin and eyes.
| How To Grow | In seed trays or in fertile well drained garden soil or pots. 5mm (¼”) deep, cover with fine soil and keep moist. Pick regularly to encourage further fruit growth. Harvest: As required, 12-14 weeks from sowing. |
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| When To Plant | Spring to Summer, Winter too in hot northern areas. |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
| Soil Type | well drained |
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Recipe
Mango Chilli Salsa
Ingredients
- 200 g mango pulp, diced
- 100 g mango puree
- 1 red or green capsicum, diced
- 50 g red onions, finely chopped
- 10 g coriander leaves, chopped roughly
- Salt & white pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2-3 Jalapeno chilies, chopped
- 30ml olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the coriander leaves.
- Season well and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Add the coriander leaves just before serving.