Ferry Morse Jalapeno Pepper Seeds Popular for Tex-Mex dishes Great for pickling when cucumbers are young 10-12 days to germination; seed indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors; keep seed moist in full sunlight Start transplant when 3 inches tall; you can sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after all danger of frost has passed; 72 days to harvest Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches; Thin to 1 plant every 18 inches when 3 inches tall; Use a balanced fertilizer when the plants are 6 inches tall