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Jalapeno Harvest: Pick Green for Best Flavor

Jalapeños are traditionally harvested green with faint striping (corking). Red = fully ripe, sweeter, less crisp.

Harvest Signs

Green, 2–3", slight corking lines.
Firm, glossy skin.
Red ones fine for drying/smoking (chipotle).

Pick green for salsa verde; red for smoke-drying.

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