why do grocery jalapenos never turn red or yellow like mine?

I used to wonder why the jalapenos at the store were always green. When I started growing my own, I realized they actually change colors as they ripen—first green, then yellow, and finally red. The flavor gets sweeter and less sharp the longer they stay on the plant. I let mine hang out until they’re bright red, and the taste is next-level. It’s wild how much better homegrown peppers are. If you’ve got a sunny spot, toss a jalapeno plant in a pot. Watching those colors shift is half the fun. Plus, you get to pick them at their peak, not when they’re still babies like the ones in stores. Fresh from the garden, they’re perfect for salsa or just snacking. #gardeningtips #jalapenos #growyourown #Gardening