Succession Planting for Continuous Yield
To avoid a single glut followed by drought, sow new jalapeño seeds or transplant fresh seedlings every three to four weeks until midsummer. This staggered approach ensures mature plants are always setting peppers as older ones taper off, smoothing out the harvest curve.
When I practice succession planting, I also mix in quick-maturing cherry tomatoes and marigolds—these companions draw hoverflies that nest in mulch crevices, helping pollinate young flowers and keep aphids under control across all plantings.