- Specifically grown for its tolerance to heat, drought, and disease, the TAM Jalapeno originated with the Texas A&M preeminent agriculture department.
65 to 80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Tam Jalapeno Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, hot-type pepper with medium heat levels. 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Developed by Texas A&m's (TAM) preeminent agriculture department, TAM Jalapeno seeds have been specifically grown for increased tolerance to heat, drought, and disease. With less than 1,000 SHU, the TAM Jalapeno is far less spicy than other cultivars, making it a flavorful hot variety, best eaten fresh out of the garden. ~4,000 seeds/oz.