Serrano Pepper

Serrano Pepper Capsicum Annuum 'serrano'

What is the plant

The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a type of chilli pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo.The name of the pepper is a reference to the mountains of these regions.Mature serrano pepper plants reach a height of 46-150cm (1½-5ft) tall.Each plant can hold up to fifty pepper pods. Unripe serrano peppers are green, but the color at maturity varies. Common colors are green, red, brown, orange, or yellow.The serrano pepper's Scoville rating is 10,000 to 25,000. Their flavor is crisp, bright, and biting, notably hotter than the jalapeño pepper they resemble, and they are typically eaten raw.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

11 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
The technique you use for watering your peppers is crucial to the success of your crop whether you are growing bell peppers or carolina reapers. peppers need water like every other plant, but the amount of water and your watering routine has a significant impact on quality. in fact, the overall spiciness is in play based on the amount you water.
Sunlight
Needs 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.

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Soil
Medium light/Partly shaded – This is where the plant gets some morning sun or some afternoon sun. Morning sun is less intense than afternoon sun, so putting your plants a few meters in from an East facing window works for maximum sun while reducing the risk of burning.
Pruning
Dead or dying sections of the plant can encourage pest infestation or disease. Removing these not only makes your houseplant look better, but reduces the risk of further problems down the line.
Temperature
Lowest Temperature:40° to 50°F (4° to 10°C)

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Container
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Popularity
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