Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum ‘Serrano’
Common Name: Serrano Pepper
Vegetable Type: Hot Pepper
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Fruit Size: 2–4 inches long, slender pods
Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures between 20–30°C; sensitive to cold and frost
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 18–24 inches
Maturity Time: 70–85 days
Culinary Uses: Salsas, sauces, fresh chopping, pickling, cooking
Flavour Profile: Bright, crisp heat with a fresh, slightly grassy and tangy flavour
Companion Plants: Tomatoes, basil, onions, carrots, oregano
Resistant to: Generally vigorous; tolerant of heat and shows some resistance to common pepper diseases under good growing conditions.
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