Medium-to-hot chilli pepper, usually picked while green (8)

I believe the answer is:

jalapeno

(Other definitions for jalapeno that I've seen before include "Very hot chilli pepper" , "something really hot" , "Hot green chilli" , "Variety of chilli" , "Green chilli pepper used in Mexican cooking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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