$4.99
SERRANO HUASTECA HOT PEPPER | id:50435 | Capsicum annuum | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
A Serrano-type pepper that bears 2-2 1/2″ long, tasty, fiery, dark green fruit even in mild summers. Compared to some of our other early hot pepper varieties, Serrano Huasteca peppers take a little longer to ripen and turn red, but the added flavor is worth the wait. Only second to popularity after jalapenos in Mexican cuisine. Often used in Mexican hot sauces and in making pico de gallo dishes. The Serrano pepper is a native of the hilly regions of the Huasteca region of Mexico, which is situated on the east coast of the Gulf of Mexico. .
Companion plants: Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold.
Far from: Beans, Brassicas, Fennel.
Planting tip: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting date. For best results harden off at 18-19°C
Harvesting tip: Ready to harvest as soon as they’ve achieved their final colour. Harvest first fruit promptly to stimulate production.
Storage tip: Store at 10-12°C w/ relative humidity of 95%
Seed depth:1/4″, Plant spacing:12-18”, Row spacing:24-30″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:7-21 days/jrs, 27-31°C Optimally:27-31°C, Maturity:65 days/jrs, SHU:2,500-8,000
