Serrano Pepper Seeds - Yellow Red

Yellow Red serrano pepper seeds grow into upright, productive plants with a compact branching habit and steady seasonal growth. This serrano pepper type is well suited to warm and temperate climates and performs reliably in home gardens. Plants grow well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers when provided with full sun, well drained soil, and consistent moisture. Seeds are typically started indoors and transplanted outdoors once temperatures remain warm.

Features

• Upright, compact branching plant habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate growing conditions

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Steady growth throughout the growing season

• Performs best in full sun

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Serrano Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Yellow Red

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 3 to 6: February to March indoors

  • Zones 7 to 8: January to February indoors

  • Zones 9 to 11: December to January indoors or direct sow after frost

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; soil temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil kept evenly moist but not saturated

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches in height, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants