Serrano Chile Pepper (Pkt)

Botanical Interests Packet

There is a reason you see so many recipes using 'Serrano' peppers; they have the distinctive, spicy flavor required for many dishes. Try our mango-serrano pico de gallo to liven up grilled fish, or our cilantro-serrano dressing for a different twist on salad. Prolific plants will be dripping with hot peppers. 10,000-20,000 Scoville heat units, medium-hot to hot. (approx. 75 seeds/pkt)

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Days to Maturity: 75–90 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 18"–24" wide

Variety Information: 2"–3" long, thick-fleshed, slender, crisp pepper turning from green to red when fully ripe. 'Serrano' is a medium-hot to hot chile at 10,000–20,000 Scoville heat units.

Attributes: Good for Containers

MFG Part Number: 0085