- With the heat of a traditional Jalapeno this pepper matures to a unique purple color.
75 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Jalapeno Purples Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high yielding, 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. Larger than the traditional jalapenos and with a great purple color you can't beat these purple beauties. They start off green, stay purple a long time and then turn red. Approx. 4,000 Seeds per ounce.