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Serrano Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Also known as: serrano chile
Medium-hot pepper used fresh in salsas and sauces. Heat level 10000-25000 SHU. Productive plants.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height24–36″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
75–85 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
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Zones 3–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Harvest green or red. Hotter than jalapeño. Frost sensitive.
Companion Plants
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