Pepper Seranno Seed
Serrano is a small, Chili pepper with a delayed fuse. It is smaller and hotter than a jalapeno. The fruit measuring 5-7.5 cm (2-3" long) and 1.25 cm (1/2") in diameter are glossy green turning orange-red at maturity with medium thin walls. A favorite in salsas, sauces and Asian dishes.
Latin Name: Capsicum annuum
Product Weight: 650 milligrams
Plant Type: Vegetable
Flavor: Biting flavor
Days to Harvest: 75 to 85 days (after transplanting outdoors)
Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 14 days
Seed Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18")
Best Container Size: 12"+
Planting Instructions: Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
Suggestions: Peppers need a warm soil and night temperature to prosper. Location should be sheltered from the wind and soil should be kept reasonably moist. Be sure to harden off the seedlings to reduce transplant stress. Harvest fruit early and often. The more you pick the more they will produce. Do not pull off fruit, rather cut from stems.
Preparation Ideas: Eat raw or use in salsa.