30+ -Organic Hot Serrano Chili Pepper seeds-Non GMO--Hot- Hot-Hot--A160-Capsicum Annuum
Description:
The serrano pepper is a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains of these regions. This pepper is hotter than Jalapeno pepper! Scientific name: Capsicum frutescens Scoville scale: 10,000–23,000 SHU Origin: Puebla and Hidalgo Mexico Heat: Hot Rank: Cultivar
This smaller Mexican hot pepper is spicier than Jalapeno making it great for hot salsa or for eating raw. Peppers average 7.5 cm (3″) in length and 1.25 cm (1/2″) in width. Colors range from red to yellow to brown at maturity. They are delicious when pickled or dried.
How to Grow: You can Start indoors mid February to late March. Use a soil-less growing mix. Sow seed 6 mm (1/4″) deep. Maintaining the growing medium at a temperature of 21 C (70 F) will enhance germination. Grow the seedlings under bright light and temperatures of 16-21 C (60-70 F) to produce strong, stocky plants. Transplant after hardening off, in late May to early June. Full sun and a well-drained soil is best. Space the plants 30 cm (12″) apart in rows spaced 60 cm (24″) apart. Control weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers. Try harvesting the peppers at different maturities to experience a wider range of flavours and textures. Staking is recommended with most varieties. Note: Estimated days to maturity are based on counting the days after transplanting.
Season: Annual
Zone: 3-9
Light: Full sun
Fruit size: 4 inches by 2 inches
Matures: 75 to 80 days
Plant spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Soil: Well Drained Ph 6.0-6.8
Germination Days: 10-20
Temp: 21 C (70 F)
Sun: Full
