Megatron F1 Jalapeño Pepper

Megatron is an exhilarating jalapeño (Capsicum annuum), notable for its cylindrical to blunt-shaped, extra-large fruit that typically measures 4.5 inches on average. This robust jalapeño variant exhibits an eye-catching green exterior, which gradually transforms into a vibrant red. Its exterior is also notably smooth, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal.

  • Firm interior and dense fruit, ensuring long shelf life. It's highly productive with significant yield potential.
  • The plant habit is compact and robust. Despite its relative compactness in height, it delivers a strong and high-yielding plant.
  • Early maturing, offering an early harvest advantage. Its striking green hue and high yield make it a standout jalapeño type.

Produces fruit within 65 days from transplanting seedlings.

Size: Packet: 25 seeds (0.3 gram)

Megatron is an exhilarating jalapeño (Capsicum annuum), notable for its cylindrical to blunt-shaped, extra-large fruit that typically measures 4.5 inches on average. This robust jalapeño variant exhibits an eye-catching green exterior, which gradually transforms into a vibrant red. Its exterior is also notably smooth, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal.

  • Firm interior and dense fruit, ensuring long shelf life. It's highly productive with significant yield potential.
  • The plant habit is compact and robust. Despite its relative compactness in height, it delivers a strong and high-yielding plant.
  • Early maturing, offering an early harvest advantage. Its striking green hue and high yield make it a standout jalapeño type.

Produces fruit within 65 days from transplanting seedlings.

Common Name:
Megatron F1 Jalapeño Pepper
Scientific Name:
Capsicum annuum
Description:
Early producing variety: extra large fruits up to 4.5 inches. Ideal for stuffing and deep frying.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:
1/8 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
70-75
Plant Spacing:
18-24 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
80-90

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