Serrano Tampiqueno Pepper,'s Heirloom, Organic

The Serrano Pepper was cultivated in Mexico of the Sierras.  Serrano means "of the mountain" in Spanish and was first mentioned by Spanish in explorers in the 16th century. 

Attractive 4 ft. plants with pendant, thin-walled fruit (½ x 2¼ in.). Flavorful pepper, ideal for chili, salsa, hot pepper vinegar, and pickling. Very hot whether green or red. Dries easily.

Characteristics: 

• Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated 
• Plants can get 4' tall
• Thin 2.25" fruits
  
• 75 days for green peppers, longer to ripe to red-orange
• .2 grams of ~40 seeds 

Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.

• Plant 1/4" deep 
• Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
• Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers 

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