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Hot Pepper – Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable

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Hot Pepper – Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Vegetable

Annual

Full Sun

Full description

Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a highly productive hot pepper known for its bright, clean heat and crisp texture. The plants grow upright and bushy, producing abundant slender peppers that are typically harvested green but will mature to red if left on the plant. Serrano peppers are hotter than jalapeños and are widely used in fresh salsas, hot sauces, cooking, drying, and pickling. Their bold flavor and reliable yields make them a favorite for home gardeners and market growers alike.

Serrano peppers also offer medicinal and nutritional benefits. They are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants. The capsaicin responsible for their heat has been traditionally used to support circulation, metabolism, and digestion, and is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

Full Growing information from seed (point form)

  • Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before planting outdoors
  • Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix
  • Maintain soil temperature between 24–29°C (75–85°F)
  • Germination occurs in 7–21 days
  • Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy
  • Provide strong light immediately after emergence
  • Transplant seedlings after hardening off and once frost risk has passed
  • Space plants 18–24 inches apart
  • Grow in rich, fertile, well-draining soil
  • Water consistently; avoid drought stress
  • Harvest peppers green for milder heat or red for hotter, sweeter flavor

 

No stratification required

Seed count: 5