Hot Pepper 'Serrano Chili'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Irvine, California

Los Angeles, California

Menifee, California

New Castle, Delaware

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Miami, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Wilsonville, Oregon

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Kennewick, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Very prolific and easy to grow. I like this pepper because even though it has planty of heat, it still has a nice flavor that cuts throug...Read More

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Dacula, GA (Zone 7b) | November 2004 | positive

Great for salsa and Thai cooking (a substitute for Thai chilis). Very prolific, one plant produced at least 40-50 peppers.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

An 85 day hybrid Serrano.

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