Hot Pepper – Hot Rod Serrano

$4.78

Format: 3" pot

Red Serrano is a popular hot pepper variety that is commonly used in Mexican cuisine. This pepper is known for its bright red color, slender shape, and spicy flavor, which ranges from medium to very hot.

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This Seedling is Available Starting: 15/05/2024

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Description

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)

Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)

Sun & Soil Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours per day) and well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.0.

Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last expected frost date.

Outdoors: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last expected frost date, once soil temperatures have warmed up to at least 60°F (16°C).

Germination Time: 8-14 days at a soil temperature of 75-85°F (24-29°C).

Companion Planting: Good companions include basil, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, oregano, and tomatoes. Avoid planting near fennel or kohlrabi.

Watering Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water deeply once a week, or more frequently during hot, dry weather.

Fertilizer Requirements: Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 3-4 weeks throughout the growing season.

Pests: Common pests include aphids, spider mites, and thrips. Control with insecticidal soap or neem oil.

Timing: Plant outdoors after the last expected frost date.

Growing: Hot Red Serrano peppers are compact, bushy plants that grow to about 24-30 inches (60-75 cm) tall and wide. Pinch off the tips of the plant when they reach 6 inches (15 cm) tall to encourage bushier growth. Harvest peppers when they are red and fully ripe.

Harvest Tips: Harvest peppers when they are red and fully ripe. Cut the peppers from the plant with a pair of sharp scissors or pruning shears.

Season Tolerance: Hot Red Serrano peppers are heat-tolerant and can be grown throughout the summer in hot, sunny locations.