Serrano Hot Pepper (75 days)
The Serrano Pepper is a chili pepper that hails from the foothills of Puebla Mexico. In fact Serranias in Spanish means foothills.
The flavor is bright and biting, with a delayed fuse.
Serrano Peppers are 2"-3" long and a 1/2" in diameter.
Crisp, fresh flavor, it is the hottest pepper commonly available.
Unripe peppers are green and turn a kaleidoscope of colors from red, brown, orange and yellow as they ripen.
Serranos are smaller and hotter than a Jalapeno.
These chiles are about five times hotter than jalapenos.
10,000-20,000 Heat Units
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The Texas Cooperative Extension at Texas A&M recommends this variety for Texas!