Serrano Hot Pepper - Capsicum annuum
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
12,80 zł
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Description
Heart of Mexican cuisine. Serrano is a pepper you can’t replace in authentic salsa verde or pico de gallo. The elongated, small, shiny red fruits have a distinct heat (10,000 SHU – about 5× hotter than jalapeño), but above all – a characteristic, fresh, slightly fruity note.
In brief
- Heat level: 10,000 SHU (clearly hot)
- Fruits: elongated, red, 3–5 cm
- Sowing under cover: March
- Planting: second half of May
- Harvest: August – October
- Position: sunny, sheltered
- Difficulty: medium
- Number of seeds per package: approx. 20 pcs (0.15 g)
What makes this variety special
Serrano is a mid-early variety known for exceptional yield – one bush produces 30–50 fruits and is so heavily laden with red pods that it looks like an ornamental plant. It grows well in pots on balconies and terraces, making it an ideal choice for those without a garden but with a love for Mexican cuisine.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (March, under cover): sow seeds in trays or pallets at 22–25°C. When working with hot peppers, it’s advisable to wear gloves – seed juice can irritate the skin.
Pricking out: transplant seedlings into 7–8 cm pots when they have their first pair of true leaves.
Planting (second half of May): after frost has passed, in the ground or in pots of at least 5 liters, spaced 40 × 40 cm. Sunny, sheltered location, fertile and humus-rich soil.
Care: moderate watering, fertilize every 2 weeks. The more sun, the hotter the fruits.
Usage
A staple of Mexican cuisine: salsa verde, pico de gallo, guacamole, meat marinades. In Poland, it works great as an addition to pizza, sandwiches, and pasta sauces. Can be dried, pickled in vinegar, frozen – it doesn’t lose its aroma.
Gardener’s Tip
Hot peppers love warmth – seeds germinate best at 22–25°C. If germination is uneven, it’s often due to too cold a substrate. Place the seed tray above a radiator (with insulation) or use a heating mat for sowing – the difference between 18°C and 24°C often means the difference between 5% and 95% germination.
Specification
| Latin Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Variety | Serrano |
| Fruit Color | red |
| Heat Level | 10,000 SHU |
| Position | sunny, sheltered |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing Time | March (under cover) |
| Planting Time | second half of May |
| Harvest Time | August – October |
| Spacing | 40 × 40 cm |
| Net Weight | 0.15 g |
| Series | Hot Peppers |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837456239 |
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