Mexico People in South America have used the jalapeño pepper thousands of years ago. They were most notably cultivated, smoked, and stored for long periods of time. That's how the chipotle pepper came about. Mexico is still the country that produces the most jalapeño peppers, with about 70,000 acres dedicated to growing them.

Jalapeños are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium. They also have carotene -- an antioxidant that may help fight damage to your cells – as well as folate, vitamin K, and B vitamins. Many of their health benefits come from a compound called capsaicin.

Jalapeno plants require a lengthy, warm growing season, therefore they should be planted within eight to ten weeks before the last frost of spring, especially those who live near the coast. Begin sowing in peat pots or soil-filled flats with moist seeds.

Mexico alone has around 70,000 acres of land that is dedicated to growing and cultivating them – that works out at over 20 million pounds of incredible spice per year! The pepper is also produced in large quantities in Texas and New Mexico in the US – the jalapeño grows best in the specific climate of that region.

Jalapeño slices are commonly served in Vietnamese pho and bánh mì, and are also a common sandwich and pizza topping in the West.

Vietnam The smallest pepper is hottest. The top producer of pepper – by far – is Vietnam with 216 thousand tons, followed by Indonesia (82 thousand tons), India (55 thousand tons), Brazil (54 thousand tons) and China (34 thousand tons).

To put it simply, pepper plants require lots of nitrogen during early growth to produce healthy leaves. During the fruiting stage, plants need less nitrogen but plenty of phosphorus and potassium for the best yields.

History, Background, and General Facts About Jalapeño Peppers

• The name jalapeño is Spanish for "from Xalapa " (also spelled Jalapa), the capital city of Veracruz , Mexico, where the pepper was traditionally cultivated.
• Originally used by the Aztecs.
• A plant typically produces 25 to 35 pods.

A jalapeño plant will produce between 25 and 35 chilies at a time, and if picked when green, one jalapeño plant can yield 100 chilies over a season. If you prefer mature red jalapeños, that yield lessens as each jalapeño needs more time on the vine prior to picking.

Watch for tiny brown growth lines on the pepper which indicate it's done growing. Cut the fruit off the stem to prevent breakage. The more you pick the more we'll. Grow foreign.

Pho is a rice-noodle soup, made with a rich broth, plus a selection of meats, and topped with fresh herbs, jalapenos and lime juice.

Pickled chilies are a Vietnamese favorite and they're used to enhance flavor and add some crunchy, sweet & sour heat to many soups like pho, fried noodles and other dishes. They also help to stimulate the appetite. 1.

Phu Quoc red pepper Pink pepper (also known as Phu Quoc red pepper) is the highest quality pepper and is also a specialty of Phu Quoc. The ripe pink pepper is picked then dried.

Consumption By Country The countries with the highest volumes of pepper consumption in 2018 were Viet Nam (166K tonnes), India (86K tonnes) and the U.S. (68K tonnes), with a combined 41% share of global consumption.

China produces the largest quantity of green peppers followed by Mexico, Turkey, and Indonesia. India is the largest producer and exporter of dried chile peppers. The top bell pepper states in the U.S. are California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, and Michigan.

The three key nutrients you need for your pepper plants are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nitrogen is the most important element as it supports the regulation of photosynthesis, which then encourages foliage production and leafy growth.