Unlike regular peppers, jalapenos are much bigger and come in varied sizes, shapes, colors, and forms. But how big can jalapenos be? Check out the largest jalapeno varieties that exist in the world.
Mammoth jalapenos are one of the largest jalapenos varieties that can grow up to 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. On average, they can grow around 24 to 48 inches tall and need a space of at least 18 or 24 inches wide.
Jalapeno Gigante is another large jalapeno variety that you can use in various dishes and recipes. These plants can grow around 18 to 24 inches tall and spread around 12 to 14 inches wide. They thrive in the hardiness zones 11 to 12 and grow best in moist, well-drained soils.
The fruits of Craig’s Grande grow around 3 to 4 inches long and weigh around 3 ounces with a Scoville rating of 2,000 to 4,500. The plants from this variety usually grow around 24 to 36 inches tall.
‘Emerald Fire’ jalapenos or ‘Emerald Fire’ hybrid peppers can also grow up to 3 ½ inches long with a diameter of 1 ¼ inches wide. They also weigh just around 1 ounce. The plants from this variety usually grow around 20 to 40 inches and could reach up to 2 feet tall