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TAM Mild Jalapeño

TAM Jalapeño · Mild Jalapeño

3,500Scoville Heat Units

Heat context

Carolina Reaper
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TAM Mild Jal…
Growing guide
Botanical data
Heat (SHU)3,500
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginUnited States
Days to mature70
Plant height60–90 cm
Wall thicknessMedium
Ripe colourred
YieldHeavy
Growth habitBush
Germination7-14
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen

About this variety

Developed by Texas A&M University, this cultivar was bred specifically for reduced heat while maintaining classic jalapeño flavor and appearance. Popular with commercial growers and home gardeners seeking the jalapeño profile without intense heat, making it ideal for fresh consumption and stuffing applications.

Flavour profile

mildgrassycrispslightly sweet
Culinary scores
Sauce
6/10
Drying
4/10
Pickling
9/10

Culinary uses

Excellent for fresh salsas, stuffed peppers (poppers), pickling, and grilling. Popular for commercial production due to consistent mild heat that appeals to broader audiences. Can be used liberally in dishes where jalapeño flavor is desired without significant spice.

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Quick reference

Heat3,500 SHU
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginUnited States
Days to ripe70
Ripe colourred
Best forPickling, Excellent for fresh salsas
Data confidence: 4/5. Sourced from community submissions and verified references. Suggest a correction