Nadapeño Peppers
The Nadapeño (Capsicum annuum) is a sweet, heatless variety of jalapeño pepper, developed for its classic jalapeño flavor without any of the spice. It was created by the A.P. Whaley Seed Company in the USA. · Flavor: Crisp, earthy, and...
- Origin
- USA
The Nadapeño (Capsicum annuum) is a sweet, heatless variety of jalapeño pepper, developed for its classic jalapeño flavor without any of the spice. It was created by the A.P. Whaley Seed Company in the USA.
- Flavor: Crisp, earthy, and sweet, capturing the essence of a traditional jalapeño without the spicy kick.
- Heat: No heat, with 0 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
- Origin: Developed by the A.P. Whaley Seed Company in Wisconsin, USA.
- Appearance: Looks exactly like a traditional jalapeño, with a sausage-like shape, thick walls, and smooth, shiny skin. The pods are typically 3 inches long and ripen from dark green to deep red.
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Culinary Uses:
- Stuffing: An excellent substitute for traditional jalapeños in dishes like jalapeño poppers, allowing people who are sensitive to heat to enjoy the full flavor.
- Fresh: Perfect for use raw in salsas, guacamole, and salads for a fresh, crisp texture.
- Pickling: Ideal for pickling, as it provides a delicious, flavorful pickled pepper without the heat.
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Cooking: Can be roasted, grilled, or fried, and added to soups, stews, and sauces.
Casa Verde Note: A must-grow for those who cannot take heat but love peppers, or if you're just looking to add more of a jalapeno dynamic with less heat. Need to make some heatless jalapeno poppers; cater to all with this one. Produces well; the pods can be on the smaller side. This pepper is classified as sweet due to the non-existence of heat, but it is by no means sweet.
Introducing the Nadapeno Hybrid Pepper: A HEATLESS PEPPER. A revolution in flavorful, mild-mannered peppers! This 3-inch vegetable has all of the jalapeño taste without any of its traditional fiery heat. Perfect for adding zest to an assortment of dishes, from light salsas and chili con carne to crunchy salads or simply snacking on fresh from your garden. It even matures into an eye-catching hue ranging from deep green to vibrant red! Best part? No gloves are required when preparing this delectable pepper variety.
Want the curated set? This variety is also included in the No-Heat Pepper Pack.
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Germinate at 26–30 °C on a heat mat; peppers stall below 22 °C. Pot up to 10–15 cm before hardening off outside after nights stay above 12 °C.
Feed balanced through bloom, then bump potassium for fruiting. Stake taller varieties. More detail in our full Canadian growing guide.
Match the pepper to the technique: thin-walled varieties blister fast in a hot pan; thick-walled ones roast or stuff beautifully; fruit-forward ones make balanced sauces and pickles. The variety's flavour profile is your shortcut — see Choosing the right pepper for a use-case guide.


























