Jack Miller

To make jalapeno bacon jam, you slowly cook bacon, onion, jalapenos, brown sugar, and vinegar until it becomes a thick, sweet, and spicy spreadable relish.   Making jalapeno bacon jam at home is surprisingly simple, and the result is a condiment that completely upgrades everything from burgers to breakfast toast.   If you’ve been wanting … Read more

It takes about 70 to 90 days to grow jalapenos from seed to harvest, but the full timeline depends on how you count those days.   If you’re asking how long to grow jalapenos from seed, you need to factor in germination, seedling growth, flowering, and fruit ripening, which all add up.   Growing jalapenos … Read more

Growing mild jalapeños is totally doable, and it all comes down to a few simple tricks you can start using today.   If you’ve been scratching your head wondering how to grow mild jalapeños instead of the fiery ones that make you reach for a glass of milk, you’re in the right place.   The … Read more

Squirrels will eat jalapenos, but they don’t always love them. These little garden bandits are curious eaters, and they’ll absolutely nibble on a jalapeno pepper if they come across one. However, jalapenos aren’t their first food choice, and whether they finish the whole pepper depends on their individual taste buds and how hungry they are. … Read more

Squirrels will eat jalapeno plants, but they usually go for the ripe peppers first before they start munching on the leaves and stems.   If you’ve been noticing bite marks on your jalapeno plant and you’re wondering if squirrels are the culprits, the answer is yes.   While jalapenos contain capsaicin which gives them their … Read more