Pepper, Botanical Interests Serrano Chile Seeds (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Days to Maturity: 75-90 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 24-36 tall, 18-24 wide

Variety Information: 2-3 long, thick-fleshed, slender, crisp pepper turning from green to red when fully ripe. Serrano is a medium-hot to hot chile at 10,000-20,000 Scoville heat units.

Attributes: Good for Containers

There is a reason you see so many recipes using ‘Serrano’ peppers; they have the distinctive, spicy flavor required for many dishes. Try our mango-serrano pico de gallo to liven up grilled fish, or our cilantro-serrano dressing for a different twist on salad. Prolific plants will be dripping with hot peppers. 10,000-20,000 Scoville heat units (medium-hot to hot). 400 mg (75 seeds)