USDA Certified Organic. 72 days. (green > red) The classic salsa chile. Hot 1" x 2" thick-walled peppers are usually harvested green, but can be left to mature to red. A chipotle pepper is a smoked red jalapeno. A teaspoon of jalapeno vinegar is excellent seasoning for bean soups. Jalapenos filled with cream cheese and fried are a Southern specialty.