There are a number of reasons why your jalapeno plant is producing small fruit. If your plants are overwatered or overfertilized or do not receive enough direct sun it can also lead to smaller peppers. Jalapenos love hot and sunny conditions and depending on when you started your plants and your location, they may not have received enough time to mature. If sunlight is the issue, if possible, move to a more sunny location to see if that will cause them to increase in size.
Some also recommend removing flowers and early fruits during the first few weeks of outdoor growth to allow your plant to focus on establishing roots, which will lead to larger peppers later in the season.
Hi Karen,
There are a number of reasons why your jalapeno plant is producing small fruit. If your plants are overwatered or overfertilized or do not receive enough direct sun it can also lead to smaller peppers. Jalapenos love hot and sunny conditions and depending on when you started your plants and your location, they may not have received enough time to mature. If sunlight is the issue, if possible, move to a more sunny location to see if that will cause them to increase in size.
Some also recommend removing flowers and early fruits during the first few weeks of outdoor growth to allow your plant to focus on establishing roots, which will lead to larger peppers later in the season.