TAM Jalapeño
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
🌶 TAM Jalapeño Pepper
Capsicum annuum
A jalapeño with all the flavor but less of the burn 🌶✨. The TAM Jalapeño was developed by Texas A&M University 🏫🌵 to give growers and cooks the classic jalapeño taste without overwhelming heat. Thick-walled, glossy green pods 📏 (3–4 inches) ripen to deep red ❤️ and are perfect for anyone who loves jalapeños but prefers a gentler kick.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Classic jalapeño flavor — grassy 🌿, slightly smoky 🌫️, and mildly sweet 🍯 — with a mild to moderate heat 🌶 (great for families and versatile cooking).
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🧀 Perfect for jalapeño poppers (stuffed + baked or fried)
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🥗 Slice fresh into nachos, tacos, salads, and salsas
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🥫 Ideal for pickling into mild jalapeño rings
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🍔 Grill or roast whole to caramelize sweetness
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🌮 Add to Tex-Mex dishes without overpowering heat
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
The TAM Jalapeño is the chef’s approachable jalapeño 👨🍳🌶. Reliable size, thick flesh, and balanced flavor make it perfect for stuffing, pickling, and garnishing. It’s the pepper that brings jalapeño personality without blowing out palates — kitchen-friendly and customer-approved.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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🪴 Vigorous, productive plants
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📏 Pods 3–4 inches long, thick-walled
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🎨 Ripen green ➡️ deep red
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⏱ Early-mid season maturity
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 1,000–3,000 (milder than standard jalapeño at 2,500–8,000 SHU)
TAM Jalapeño
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
