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Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'
Popular in hot sauces and cooking, this moderate to very hot chile does not need to be peeled or de-seeded before eating. Excellent for fresh eating or roasting. Fruits ripen to red. Harvest in 75-80 days from transplant.
650 mg
| Light | Full sun |
| Row Spacing | 2.5-3 ft. |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in |
| Planting depth | 1/4 in |
| Days to Germination | 10-12 days |
| Plant Height | 2 ft. |
Gardener's Notes: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 1/4 in. deep & 2 in. apart in seed starting mix. Keep very warm, (80-85F/27-29C). When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant into individual containers. When outdoor temps are 55F (13C), acclimate to outdoors. Plant 18-24 in. apart in fertile soil in full sun. Mulch well & fertilize monthly. Harvest at 2-2.5 inches long. Hot, dry conditions develop spiciest flavor.
Description
Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'
Popular in hot sauces and cooking, this moderate to very hot chile does not need to be peeled or de-seeded before eating. Excellent for fresh eating or roasting. Fruits ripen to red. Harvest in 75-80 days from transplant.
650 mg
| Light | Full sun |
| Row Spacing | 2.5-3 ft. |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in |
| Planting depth | 1/4 in |
| Days to Germination | 10-12 days |
| Plant Height | 2 ft. |
Gardener's Notes: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 1/4 in. deep & 2 in. apart in seed starting mix. Keep very warm, (80-85F/27-29C). When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant into individual containers. When outdoor temps are 55F (13C), acclimate to outdoors. Plant 18-24 in. apart in fertile soil in full sun. Mulch well & fertilize monthly. Harvest at 2-2.5 inches long. Hot, dry conditions develop spiciest flavor.
