{"product_id":"hot-pepper-serrano-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Serrano Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerrano (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slim, upright Mexican chile that packs noticeably more heat than a jalapeno (about 10,000–25,000 Scoville) with a bright, crisp, grassy flavor. These serrano pepper seeds grow into tall, productive plants loaded with 1–2 inch pods that ripen from green to red. It's the go-to fresh chile for authentic salsas and pico de gallo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for salsa makers and cooks who love clean, punchy heat and want a heavy-bearing chile that fruits all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods mature in about 75–85 days from transplant. Pick green for bright, sharp heat or let them ripen red for a slightly sweeter, hotter flavor. Cut pods with scissors and harvest often to keep plants productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerranos are the classic chile for fresh salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and hot sauces. Because they're used unpeeled and raw, their thin walls and vivid heat shine in uncooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is a serrano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot—about 10,000–25,000 Scoville, roughly two to four times hotter than a jalapeno.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to peel them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—serranos have thin walls and are used raw and unpeeled in salsas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 75–85 days; pick green for sharp heat or red for sweeter fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/serrano-hot-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Serrano Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.5G","offer_id":45318624870607,"sku":"ORIPHS_07_15","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1G","offer_id":45318624903375,"sku":"ORIPHS_07_16","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Serrano-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266948761.png?v=1783463371","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-serrano-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}