Growing Serrano peppers is a joy. These peppers are similar to a Jalapeno with a much longer thinner body and a bit of a hotter taste. Although, I have personally found the Serrano Chili's flavor to be smoother than the jalapeno, making the heat seem much milder. These shiny green peppers are also red or yellow or orange depending on how long they are left on the plant.
Serranos are simply a wonderful pepper for the garden one plant can provide as many as a 100 peppers in a season. They are also extremely easy to grow or pickle and can be used in any recipe where a jalapeno has traditionally been used.
Tips for Growing Serranos!
- Plant Serrano's after all fear of frost has passed; or, start indoors using a heat pad to ensure soil is warm for germination.
- Once planted outdoors use a well drained loamy soil with good organic matter and some compost. I use a bag of Black Cow Compost mixed in with the soil.
- Serrano's do best in full sun. In zones 7 and above it can get upwards of a hundred degrees and Serrano peppers do well even in the heat; so, plant them in a sunny spot.
- Water Serrano's once every three to four days very deeply rather than every day. This promotes strong roots that keeps them healthy even in harsh weather.
- Serrano's grow well with a little bit of used Coffee grinds once a month along with Epsom salt and Fish Emulsion sprayed on their leaves. I prefer Alaska Fish Emulsion .
- Plan accordingly for space with Serrano's making sure to allow 18 inches in between each plant for the leaves to spread.
- Plan to cage Serrano's or provide some type of staking as branches tend to get heavy when producing peppers.
Companion Plants
Marigolds, chives, garlic, onions, sunflowers, beans, tomatoes, corn, zinnias all grow well together with Serrano peppers!
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