Serrano Pepper (Capsicum anuum)
- Serrano chillis are most often harvested green. Their distinct tanginess suits Thai dishes well.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Product number: CAP07 GTIN: 4250601201443
Description
The chili variety 'Serrano' is a classic, Mexican variety that local kitchen can't be imagined without.
The medium-hot Serrano chilis are primarily used fresh for salsas. In taste, they perfectly suit Asian and Thai cuisine.
The plants grow rather bushy and reach a height of up to 70cm. The fruits are often already harvested in their green, unripe form. As a result, it's possible that green and red chilis can be seen on a plant.
These are narrow with a blunt and a pointed end, get approx. 5cm long and have a diameter of approx. 1.5cm.
The medium-hot Serrano chilis are primarily used fresh for salsas. In taste, they perfectly suit Asian and Thai cuisine.
The plants grow rather bushy and reach a height of up to 70cm. The fruits are often already harvested in their green, unripe form. As a result, it's possible that green and red chilis can be seen on a plant.
These are narrow with a blunt and a pointed end, get approx. 5cm long and have a diameter of approx. 1.5cm.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Solanaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate, Not winter-hardy |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, October, September |
| Root system | Heart roots |
Growing instructions
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Germination temperature | 25-30°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
| Good companion plants | Beans, Knoblauch, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtium |
| Bad companion plants | Celeriac, Cucumber, Peas, Potatoes, Tomatoes |
Sowing and care
Chili plants can be kept as annual plants outdoors or as perennial pot plants. We recommend hibernating the plants indoors and keeping them as perennials - in the second year, you can expect a bountiful chili harvest. Press the seeds in your starter soil and keep them warm at all times (approximately 24 ° C). Chili seeds need plenty of heat for germination - a heated propagator is very helpful. Grows well indoors. Likes sunny places and nutritious soil. Chili peppers are very nutrient-loving and enjoy vigorous nitrogen fertilization.
How to grow hot peppers from seed
How to grow hot peppers from seed
Other names
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
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