Scott's Nursery Ltd.
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum ‘Garden Salsa’
Common Name: Garden Salsa Pepper
Vegetable Type: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño-type)
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Fruit Size: 3–4 inches long, thick-walled pods
Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures between 20–30°C; frost sensitive
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Height: 24–30 inches
Width: 18–24 inches
Maturity Time: 70–80 days
Culinary Uses: Fresh salsa, stuffing, grilling, roasting, pickling, cooking
Flavour Profile: Mild to medium heat with a slightly smoky, sweet pepper flavour
Companion Plants: Tomatoes, basil, onions, carrots, oregano
Resistant to: Good general vigor with moderate resistance to common pepper diseases under proper growing conditions
