Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

Tam Jalapeño Pepper - Organic

"A mildly sweet jalapeño, a faithful ally in sauces and the bountiful garden."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Originating in Mexico, the Jalapeño Tam is a selection of jalapeño known for its distinctive flavor, but with significantly reduced heat. In a well-balanced garden, it thrives as a reliable chili pepper, producing fleshy, aromatic fruits that ripen from green to red, making it ideal for everyday cooking that caters to individual tastes.

In the garden, it's a compact, upright plant that integrates easily into a diverse, nutrient-rich space. Its discreet white flowers give way to regular fruiting that accompanies the seasons until the first frosts. It thrives in warmth and fertile soil, and responds well to gentle, moderate cultivation alongside other solanaceous plants and herbs. In a quiet corner of the vegetable garden, it becomes a welcome presence, offering a bountiful harvest to those who take the time to observe and nurture its growth.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Prefers warm, sunny locations; sensitive to cold.

The Tam jalapeño pepper is prized in cooking for its milder jalapeño flavor, making it more palatable to a wider range of palates. It can be eaten fresh, sliced into rounds, in salsas, salads, tacos, or as a topping for Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It can also be stuffed and then baked or grilled. The fruits are well-suited to lacto-fermentation, pickling, or sauces. Dried and then ground into flakes or powder, they provide an aromatic seasoning that is less spicy than classic jalapeños. No specific medicinal or ritual uses are documented for this variety.