Jack Miller

You can turn green jalapenos red by leaving them on the plant longer, but there are also effective ways to turn green jalapenos red after you’ve already picked them.   If you’ve been wondering how to turn green jalapenos red, the simple answer is patience and proper ripening conditions.   Green jalapenos are simply unripe … Read more

You can transplant a jalapeno plant successfully, and it’s actually a straightforward process when you do it at the right time and with the right care.   Whether you’re moving a young jalapeno plant from a starter pot into a bigger container, or shifting an established jalapeno plant from the ground to a new garden … Read more

You can tell your jalapenos are ripe when they reach their full mature color, which is typically a deep, glossy green for most common varieties.   But here’s the thing: many gardeners don’t realize that jalapenos are actually ripe long before they turn red.   A jalapeno is technically ripe when it has reached its … Read more

You know it’s time to pick jalapenos when they reach a good size, feel firm to the touch, and have a deep, glossy green color.   But telling when to pick jalapenos isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, because there’s actually a lot of wiggle room depending on the flavor and heat level you’re … Read more

You can tell jalapeno poppers are done when they’re golden brown, crispy on the outside, and the cheese inside is fully melted and bubbling.   That’s the simple answer, but getting to that perfect point takes a little know-how because poppers can go from undercooked to burnt in what feels like seconds.   If you’ve … Read more