25 Seeds Serrano Pepper Hot Chili Capsicum annuum

Serrano peppers are a popular hot chili variety known for their crisp texture and bright, pungent flavor. These slender, dark green fruits mature to a vibrant red and are widely used fresh, pickled, or cooked in salsas, sauces, and stuffings. They grow on compact, productive plants that perform well in containers or garden beds.

Serrano peppers offer a lively heat and are a staple in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. Use them fresh in salsas and guacamole, slice them into salads and sandwiches, or pickle and roast them for a zesty kick. Plants are prolific producers and will continue yielding fruit throughout the warm season when harvested regularly.
Species: Capsicum annuum
Variety: Serrano
Type: Annual pepper
Plant_Habit: Compact bush
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 75-85
Zones: 5-11
Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil warms
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Harvest green for crisp heat or red for maximum flavor