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Mattapeno Hot Pepper

$5.00
Coming soon!

Jalapeño Flavor with a Splash of Color!

The Mattapeno Pepper is a vibrant and unique twist on the classic jalapeño, featuring stunning variegated foliage and pods that ripen from green to streaked purple, then red. Despite its eye-catching appearance, it delivers that familiar mild to moderate jalapeño heat and a crisp, fresh flavor perfect for stuffing, slicing, pickling, or grilling. The plants are both ornamental and productive, making them a great choice for gardeners who want beauty and utility in one plant. Whether you're growing for the kitchen or the garden display, the Mattapeno brings color, heat, and versatility.

Grown from Matt’s Peppers.

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Mattapeno Hot Pepper

$5.00
Coming soon!

Jalapeño Flavor with a Splash of Color!

The Mattapeno Pepper is a vibrant and unique twist on the classic jalapeño, featuring stunning variegated foliage and pods that ripen from green to streaked purple, then red. Despite its eye-catching appearance, it delivers that familiar mild to moderate jalapeño heat and a crisp, fresh flavor perfect for stuffing, slicing, pickling, or grilling. The plants are both ornamental and productive, making them a great choice for gardeners who want beauty and utility in one plant. Whether you're growing for the kitchen or the garden display, the Mattapeno brings color, heat, and versatility.

Grown from Matt’s Peppers.

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Plant Traits

  • 70-80 days

  • 12-18 inches

  • Medium 🔥🔥 - 5,000-11,000 Scoville heat units

  • Saved seed: collected from mature, healthy plants at the end of a growing season, allowing gardeners to replant them in future seasons. This practice supports self-sufficiency, seed adaptation to local conditions, and the preservation of heirloom and open-pollinated varieties.

  • Peppers do best with full sun. They're a great addition to both small and big garden spaces: 

    • Containers and patio gardens

    • Raised beds

    • In-ground beds and gardens