Hot Pepper ‘Serrano’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1555
Serrano peppers are perfect for salsas, sauces, relishes, garnishes, and more. They are usually best when roasted.
These meaty peppers originated in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo and are about 5 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper. The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains (sierras) of these regions. Serrano peppers are perfect for salsas, sauces, relishes, garnishes, and more. They are usually best when roasted. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 10,000 - 23,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 10,000-24,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Roasting |
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