Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Jalapeno Plant

So, this lady I work with has a very successful home garden (or so she represents) and one day she told me that she had way too many chive plants and asked if I wanted one.  I said sure, but I secretly knew that me and plants don't get along.  Once a plant moves in with me, it has about 1 month to live.  So, I placed this plant in my apartment window, and low and behold, these things are growing like weeds!  I can't believe how quickly they grow. 

The chives have given me what is realistically probably a false sense of a green thumb.  But right now I'm convinced I have one.  So I impulse bought a jalapeno plant at the grocery store.  And week 1, success.  it hasn't died.

But I live in a small apartment in the city, and I only have this one window that gets plently of sunlight that works for growing.  Right now it looks like I have 3 small jalapeno plants in a square planter that I'm guessing is approximately 4" x 4".  Sources on the internet say the plants could eventually grow to be 3 feet high.  Has anyone successfully grown jalapeno plants?  Do they need like a cage or something to hold them up, or are the stalks strong enough to support themselves? 

I'll try to update weekly on the status of my plant.  I'll upload some pictures later. ;;)

Adios.
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30 comments:

  1. Brofessor NeekoMay 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Aha I know the feeling. I grew tomatoes once for like 3 months because I kept one plant alive

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  2. BigMikeMay 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    If not a cage then at least a stake up the middle to support the main trunk with.

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  3. HollyMay 25, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I'm so bad at taking care of plants >.> they always die

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  4. llllollllllMay 25, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I just realized I don't have any plants in my home. Growing jalapeno plants sounds really fun. Maybe I should start with them?

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  5. kxxthanxxMay 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    pics!

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  6. DaveMay 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    jalapeno plants sound good. Havn't got one myself.

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  7. HuntStuffsMay 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Lets see some pics of these plants! :D

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  8. XenotothMay 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Just be careful once they hit the teenage years, they start talking smack and you gotta put um in their place. Freakin plants. :P

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  9. PeaceLoveandSharpiesMay 25, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Congrats on keeping it alive! :3
    Every plant I ever had ees deaded. :(

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    jalapeno it burns your whole face away. dont want this for anyone.

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  11. Doc_WafflesMay 25, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Good luck! I'll check back to see the pics!

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  12. NickMay 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    thanks for the tip, i'll pass it along.

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  13. Vince^_^May 25, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    My jalapeno plants are far from small, they grew up to 4ft!

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  14. Bunny HillMay 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Maybe I should Try too

    I loved jalapeno

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  15. JkF50May 25, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Hi there!

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  16. Daniel SmothermanMay 25, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Can't wait to see pictures.

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  17. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I never tried growing my own plants, but maybe I should now :D. Some pics would be awesome!

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  18. therocksaysMay 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    oh dang.. thats cool. I want one now

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  19. KennerMay 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    whoooo!

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  20. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I've never grown Jalapenos. But, I have grown scotch bonnet peppers. I have two ziplock bags full of scotch bonnets in the freezer. They were not a problem to grow, just plant and then water on a regular basis. Haha.

    Following. Hope you do the same. :)

    ignoranceistruth.blogspot.com

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  21. Icepax_NmirMay 25, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I haven't planted jalapenos before... But do let us know of how things progress :)

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  22. madotsukiMay 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Try a belt.

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  23. Jack of DiamondsMay 25, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Let us know what happens :D

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  24. JayPowerMay 25, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Its real satisfying growing anything! ;D

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  25. DejchMay 26, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    my cat eats all the plants.

    btw like your blog

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  26. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I have chili plants myself, looking forward to the pictures! Following!

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  27. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    this sounds quite cool! nice blog!

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  28. Skinny GuyMay 26, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Ha Ha hopefully that false green thumb can turn into a real one!

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  29. AlexisMay 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Congrats for the green thumb! Chilli plants are usually quite easy too grow once they are going, they usually require a lot of sun light and warm temperatures but they are pretty hardy little fellas. Good luck!

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  30. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I love jalapenos, didn't know they were easy to grow though. might have to start one myself

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