2021 AAS Edible Vegetable Winner. Pot-a-peno is a fun new jalapeno pepper with a compact habit perfect for growing in containers and hanging baskets. Plentiful small, green jalapeño fruits have a traditional spicy zip that is great in any dish where you want a little punch of spice. Simply leave the fruit on the vine a few extra weeks and they will ripen to red for a sweet, spicy flavor.
This variety is earlier to mature than other jalapenos giving you a head start on your garden’s harvest. A unique trait of Pot-a-peno is how the fruit hangs down beneath the plant making it very easy to harvest without damaging the appearance or productivity of the plant. A dense foliage canopy makes for an attractive addition to your patio or balcony garden.
With Pot-a-Peno, it is easy to grow Jalapeños in a basket! Early-fruiting Pot-a-peño has a unique cascading habit that’s perfect for a hanging basket or premium container. It’s a great addition to any vegetable garden!
Pot-a-peño’s unique cascading habit is perfect for a hanging basket or container – an ideal addition to any patio or small-space garden. Early maturing means this will be one of the first peppers to fruit in the garden. Tons of jalapeño fruit grow under a dense canopy of small, dark green leaves. Harvest fruit green for a traditional spicy zip in any dish or allow to ripen to red for a sweet, spicy flavour. 60-65 days.