The 'Serrano' chili pepper is a very popular variety in Mexican cuisine, prized for its small, dark green cylindrical fruits that turn bright red when ripe. It has firm flesh and a fresh, lively flavor, spicier than the jalapeño.
The plants are vigorous and very productive, yielding numerous peppers throughout the season. The fruits are often used fresh in salsas, hot sauces, marinades, and Mexican dishes. They can be harvested green for a fresher flavor or red for a more developed taste.
Very popular in Mexican cuisine
Can be harvested green or red
Good production throughout the season
Heat level: 10,000 – 25,000 SHU
Spicier than a jalapeño
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Type: Hot pepper
Days to maturity: 75 to 85 days
Fruit color: Green turning red when ripe
Fruit length: 4 to 6 cm
Plant height: 60 to 90 cm
Spacing: 45 to 60 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular, rich and well-drained soil
Uses: Salsas, hot sauces, Mexican cuisine, marinades