Elevate your culinary creations with the vibrant and fiery Capsicum Serrano. 🌶️ This small yet powerful chilli is a must-have for any kitchen, delivering a fresh, crisp flavour with a citrusy undertone that adds a zesty kick to your favourite dishes. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just love a bit of spice in your meals, Serrano chillies bring the heat and flavour you crave.
Abundant Harvest: Each Serrano plant produces dozens of slender, glossy chillies that you can pick throughout the growing season. Enjoy the versatility of this pepper by harvesting them green for a milder taste or letting them ripen to a vibrant red for maximum heat. Imagine the satisfaction of picking your own fresh chillies, knowing you’ve nurtured them from seed to fruit! 🌱
Bright, Citrusy Flavour: Serrano chillies are renowned for their crisp, bright flavour with a delightful citrusy undertone. This makes them perfect for salsas, hot sauces, and a wide range of spicy dishes. Whether you’re spicing up a homemade salsa or adding a fiery touch to your favourite recipes, these chillies will make every meal more exciting. 🍽️
Manageable Heat: With a Scoville rating of 10,000 to 23,000 units, Serrano peppers offer a heat level similar to cayenne—enough to add a fiery kick without overwhelming your taste buds. This balanced heat allows you to enjoy the full spectrum of the chilli’s flavour, making your dishes as enjoyable as they are spicy. 🌶️
Easy to Grow: Serrano chillies are as rewarding to grow as they are to eat. They thrive in warm, sunny conditions, with a short germination period of just 7-14 days and a quick harvest time of 65-80 days. Whether you’re growing them in a garden or a sunny spot on your patio, these chillies will reward you with a bountiful and flavourful harvest.
Ready to Spice Up Your Cooking? Order your Capsicum Serrano chilli seeds today and start growing your own supply of these versatile, flavour-packed chillies. Whether you’re aiming for a mild zing or a full-on spicy experience, Serrano chillies will add the perfect touch to your dishes. Don’t wait—plant these seeds and bring a burst of zesty heat to your kitchen!
Plant Type: Vegetable
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
General Sowing Time: Spring/Summer
Position: Sun
Sow Depth: 5 mm
Spacing: 40 x 45 cm
Germination: 7-14 days
Days to Harvest: 65 - 80 days
Fruit size (L x W): 2.5-5 cm x 1 cm
Temperature: 20 - 30° C
Seed Quantity
2g raw seed: Approx 400 seeds
20g raw seed: Approx 4 000 seeds
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Capsicum Serrano - Chilli Seeds