Description

25 Seeds per pack

(a.k.a. Serrano Chili and Serrano Hidalgo) (Capsicum annum) 75-90 days.      The Serrano Chili Hot Pepper’s name comes from the word serranía meaning “hill range” after the mountain ridges of Puebla and Hidalgo in Mexico from where it is thought to have originated. The candle flame shaped, medium-thick walled, medium-hot to very-hot open-pollinated chile peppers grow to 2-3″ in length by ½” wide, and are a glossy green, changing to bright red at maturity. Plants are erect, branching, vigorous and prolific, growing to 26-34″, and producing up to 50 pods each, bearing continuously throughout the season. Serrano are used at both the green and red stage. Has a distinctive flavor, sometimes described as clean with a bite, having no after-burn. A favorite chile pepper for hot salsas, guacamole, and sauces, easy to prepare as they do not require peeling. Simply roast the peppers remove the stem, dice, and add to your favorite Mexican dish! Also used for pickling and drying. One of the hottest and easiest chile peppers grown by home gardeners.

Planting Instructions for Serrano Hot Pepper Seeds

Serrano Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper Seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Serrano pepper plants, then transplant to the garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. For a more mild flavor, Serrano Hot Peppers can be harvested once they reach full size and are still green. Although Heirloom / Open Pollinated Hot Peppers can be picked when green, their flavor and heat will increase when allowed to mature and ripen colors, especially to full maturity.
It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plant. Be careful not to get oils on skin, in eyes, etc. when harvesting.