Serrano Pepper Seeds – Organic, Mild Heat | Ideal for Salsa & Pickling (Capsicum annuum)

Serrano is one of the most versatile and widely used chili peppers in Mexican and American cuisine — hotter than a jalapeño but still approachable, with a bright, clean flavor that shines raw, roasted, pickled, or cooked. These organic seeds produce sturdy, productive plants with an extended harvest season, delivering consistent peppers from mid-summer through fall.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Heat Level: 3,500–6,000 SHU (mild-medium)
• Plant Height: 26–36 inches
• Harvest Season: Extended; highly productive
• Type: Organic
• Best Use: Fresh salsa, pickling, cheese sauce, guacamole, roasting

Starting Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended
• Germination time: 1–4 weeks
• Soak seeds for up to 24 hours before sowing
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Water 1 inch per week; mulch around base to retain moisture
• Feed with slow-release fertilizer at transplant; avoid excess nitrogen
• Harden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers

Harvest

Harvest green for milder, crispier flavor; red for fuller, slightly sweeter heat. Cut with scissors to protect the plant. Pick frequently for continuous production throughout the season.