{"product_id":"craig-s-grande-jalapeno-seeds-canada","title":"Craig’s Grande Jalapeno","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Craig's Grande Jalapeno is a large, thick-walled heirloom pepper known for its milder heat and juicy flesh. Developed by Redwood City Seeds, it was bred to produce a much larger fruit than a standard jalapeno, making it a favorite for stuffing and pickling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eFlavor and heat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAZ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMild to medium heat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe heat level is on the lower end for a jalapeno, but can vary. Like all jalapenos, the pepper will be hotter when it is fully ripe and red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAa\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eScoville scale:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSources report varying Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) ratings, generally falling between 2,500 and 8,000. This places it in the classic jalapeno range, though some seed companies describe it as slightly milder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAb\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFlavor profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe thick flesh has a classic, slightly sweet jalapeno flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eUses and preparations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAe\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eBecause of its large size and thick walls, the\u003cspan\u003e Craig's Grande Jalapeno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis versatile in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAh\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eStuffing and poppers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe large, weighty peppers are ideal for making stuffed peppers or jalapeno poppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAi\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSalsas and sauces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir thick, juicy flesh makes them a perfect ingredient for salsas, sauces, and chilis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePickling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe peppers hold up well to pickling, creating large, flavorful pickled slices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAk\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRoasting and grilling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir size makes them great for roasting or grilling, which brings out their smoky flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAl\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCowboy candy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are also a popular choice for making \"cowboy candy\" (candied jalapeños).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eGrowing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Mat90e\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraig's Grande Jalapeno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAq\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThis open-pollinated variety is a heavy producer and grows on stocky, compact plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAs\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlant in rich, well-draining soil and a location with full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAt\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAu\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe peppers are ready to harvest in about 70–75 days from transplant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAv\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey can be harvested while still green or left on the plant to ripen to a vibrant red, where they will develop more heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default 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