The 'Pathfinder' hot pepper is a jalapeño-type variety known for its abundant production of uniform, fleshy, and smooth fruits. The peppers are dark green, turning red at maturity, with thick flesh and excellent shelf life.
This pepper offers a moderate heat level, typical of jalapeños, and a slightly herbaceous flavor. It is ideal for salsas, nachos, stuffing, marinades, and pickling.
The plant is vigorous, compact, and very productive, with good tolerance to variable conditions, making it an excellent choice for the home garden.
Very uniform and productive
Ideal for pickling and processing
Harvestable green or red
Heat level: 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
Comparable to classic jalapeño
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Hot pepper (jalapeño type)
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Fruit color: Dark green turning red
Fruit length: 7 to 9 cm
Plant height: 60 to 75 cm
Spacing: 45 to 60 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular, rich, well-drained soil
Use: Salsas, marinades, stuffing, Mexican cuisine