Chilli Serrano Seeds

Half-hardy Annual
Serrano is a hot chilli producing 7 cm long fruits that are green, yellow, orange and red when mature. They can be used fresh or dried and are a staple in Mexican dishes such as salsa, pico del gallo and guacamole.
Serrano peppers score 10,000 - 23,000 on the Scoville Heat scale.

Sow Indoors: February - April
Transplant: May - June
Harvest: July - October

Sow seeds into trays of good quality compost and lightly cover. The earlier you sow chilli seeds, the hotter they will be. Place tray into a heated propagator or clear bag in a warm sunny position. Seeds need to be grown in heat, a warm greenhouse or conservatory are ideal. Germination should take between 10-21 days. Once seedlings have 3 true leaves they can be transplanted into individual containers and should be kept warm.
Chillies should be kept indoors until outdoor temperatures reach at least 18 degrees Celsius but ideally, they should be kept indoors or in a greenhouse. If plants are to be transferred outdoors, they should be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. This should be repeated for 7-10 days. Plants should be spaced 50cm apart and be located in a warm sheltered position.
Chilli peppers can be harvested once the fruit is firm.

Growing height: 150 cm