Jack Miller

Your jalapenos are falling off the plant due to a handful of very common growing issues.   It’s a frustrating sight when you’ve nurtured your pepper plants only to watch the tiny fruits drop before they get a chance to grow.   The good news is that this problem is almost always fixable once you … Read more

Jalapenos crack because of rapid or uneven water uptake, often following a dry spell followed by heavy watering. This sudden influx of moisture makes the inner flesh swell faster than the outer skin can stretch. The skin then splits under that internal pressure, leaving those familiar fissures you’re seeing on your peppers. While cracked jalapenos … Read more

Your jalapeños are likely black due to a natural process called lignification, which is completely safe.   Seeing black patches or streaks on your jalapeños can be alarming, but it’s actually a very common and harmless occurrence.   If you’ve been wondering why are my jalapeños black, the answer usually comes down to sun exposure, … Read more

Your jalapeno seeds are not sprouting because of one or more specific growing conditions that are preventing germination.   If you’ve been asking, “why are my jalapeno seeds not sprouting?” you’re not alone, and the good news is that this is a fixable problem.   Jalapeno seeds need warmth, moisture, and oxygen to wake up … Read more

Your jalapeño seeds are brown because that is their natural, mature color when they are ready for planting or eating.   If you’ve ever cracked open a fresh, green jalapeño and noticed those pale, cream-colored seeds, you might be surprised to find brown jalapeño seeds in another pod.   The truth is, jalapeño seeds turn … Read more