Serrano Chili Pepper Seeds

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Serrano Chili Pepper Seeds

The meaty, hot and very versatile Serrano Chili Peppers originated in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. They are now very common in the Southwestern United States and in Thai cuisine.

Serrano Peppers are in the top 10 hottest peppers on the market. They are said to be 5 times hotter than the Jalapeno Pepper.

Serrano Chili peppershave very thin walls so they do not need to be steamed or peeled before using. This makes these peppers the easiest to use in salsas. They are also common in sauces, relishes, as garnishes and roasted. Serrano Peppers are very meaty and, therefore, do not dry well.

Serrano Peppers are initially green and change to red, brown, orange or yellow as they mature.

Additional Seed Details

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar:Serrano
Category: Herbs, Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Height: 18-24 in (45-60 cm), 24-36 in (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in (38-45 cm), 18-24 in (45-60 cm)
Germination Time: days
Days to Maturity: 69-80 days
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Heat (Pungency): Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time:
Fruit Shape:Tapered
Fruit Size:Med (4" to 6" length)
Fruit Color: Green turning to Red, Brown, Orange or Yellow
Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed, sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors after last frost.
Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water.