Vegetables
Intermediate
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Serrano Pepper
Capsicum annuum
About Plant: Serrano Pepper
A slender medium-hot chile typically hotter than jalapeño, productive on compact upright plants.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun (8+ hrs)
WaterRegular, consistent
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–6.8)
Spacing18–24 inches
Height18–36 inches
Time to Harvest70-85
Planting Depth1/4 inch seed
Germination Time7–21 days
Expert Growing Tips
Start peppers early indoors, transplant into warm soil and wear gloves when handling very hot fruit or seeds.