{"product_id":"serrano-pepper-seeds","title":"100 Serrano Pepper Seeds – Hot Chili Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-hot fruits that mature from green to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive plants for beds, raised gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful fresh, cooked, pickled or dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne packet containing approximately 100 Serrano pepper seeds. Seeds only; plants and fruit are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpacing and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTender perennial, usually grown as an annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6–8+ hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical germination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–21 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical harvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 75–90 days after transplanting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowing zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrow as a warm-season annual in all USDA zones; perennial only in frost-free climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick green fruits when firm for the classic serrano flavor, or allow them to mature red for a riper taste. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow hot are serrano peppers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat varies, but serranos are generally hotter than jalapeños. Weather, plant stress and maturity can change pungency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan serranos grow in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large container with drainage, full sun and consistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these certified organic or non-GMO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo certification is claimed on this listing. The packet is sold as Serrano pepper seed without an organic, heirloom or non-GMO guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed counts are approximate. Germination rate, heat level, fruit size and harvest timing vary with seed age and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32122841366622,"sku":"","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/serrano-pepper-seeds-hero.webp?v=1788189692","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/serrano-pepper-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}