Jalapeno is a perennial small herbaceous plant

Jalapeno is a perennial small herbaceous plant with woody stem growing up to a meter in height. It grows well under fertile, well drained soil conditions. Adequate sunlight and moisture requirements are the other main factors influencing foliage, flower, and fruiting conditions. The plant bears tiny, white color flowers after about 45 days after transplantation and green pepper pods appear after about 60 days. Mature jalapenos generally exhibit small cracks around the shoulders of the fruit. Harvesting ripe red fruits may last over several months.