Grow crisp, slender serrano peppers with the bright heat and fresh flavor used in salsa, sauces, pickling and everyday cooking. This productive warm-season pepper performs well in sunny garden beds and large containers.
Key Features
- Approximately 100 seeds per pack
- Medium-hot fruits that mature from green to red
- Productive plants for beds, raised gardens and containers
- Useful fresh, cooked, pickled or dried
What's in the Pack
One packet containing approximately 100 Serrano pepper seeds. Seeds only; plants and fruit are not included.
Planting Instructions
When to Sow
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your average last frost. Transplant outdoors only after frost danger has passed, soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures remain above about 55°F.
Sowing and Germination
Sow 1/4 inch deep in a sterile seed-starting mix. Keep the medium evenly moist and warm, ideally 75–85°F. Germination commonly takes 7–21 days; cooler conditions can delay emergence.
Spacing and Care
Provide full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants about 18–24 inches apart. Water deeply when the upper soil begins to dry and avoid keeping roots waterlogged. Container plants need a pot with drainage and regular feeding.
Growing Information
| Botanical name |
Capsicum annuum |
| Life cycle |
Tender perennial, usually grown as an annual |
| Sun |
Full sun, 6–8+ hours |
| Typical germination |
7–21 days |
| Typical harvest |
About 75–90 days after transplanting |
| Growing zones |
Grow as a warm-season annual in all USDA zones; perennial only in frost-free climates |
Harvest and Use
Pick green fruits when firm for the classic serrano flavor, or allow them to mature red for a riper taste. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot are serrano peppers?
Heat varies, but serranos are generally hotter than jalapeños. Weather, plant stress and maturity can change pungency.
Can serranos grow in containers?
Yes. Use a large container with drainage, full sun and consistent watering.
Are these certified organic or non-GMO?
No certification is claimed on this listing. The packet is sold as Serrano pepper seed without an organic, heirloom or non-GMO guarantee.
Please note: Seed counts are approximate. Germination rate, heat level, fruit size and harvest timing vary with seed age and growing conditions.
