Pepper, Serrano Organic Seeds

Capsicum annuum

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Pepper, Serrano Organic Seeds

Capsicum annuum

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Serrano Pepper are said to be one of the hottest peppers available.

Abundant, small vegetables ripen from dark green to deep crimson.

Serrano pepper's are an excellent choice for making pepper sauce and hot chili sauce.

For best taste, pick Serrano peppers while they are still green or just beginning to change coloring. These peppers are rich in flavor and perfect for adding a kick of heat to your meals. Each bite delivers a powerful, spicy punch that will keep you coming back for more.

Sku: 9716

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Pepper

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

10 - 12 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

73 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

18"+

Height

Growing Height:

12 - 48"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

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Characteristics: Attracts Songbirds

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 90

Flavor: Don't be scared! Not TOO hot for most palates (10,000 - 23,000 SHU)

Preparation Ideas: Great for pepper or hot chili sauces, and one of the most commonly used hot peppers in cooking.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Pelleted Seed Count: 15 - 40

Fill Weight (grams): 0.25

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Rabbit Resistance

Tolerance: Heat Tolerant

Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Start Serrano Peppers seeds indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seeds moist in full sunlight. Transplant seedlings when 3" tall. Or, sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 18" then thin or transplant to 1 plant every 18" when 3" tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when 6" tall to increase production.

Planting Depth: 0.25"

Seed Spacing: Sow Serrano Chili Peppers seeds roughly 18" apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 2.5' apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

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Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.

At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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