Serrano Hot Pepper Seeds - Open-Pollinated For Seed Saving Non-Hybrid & Non-Gmo Canada Heirloom Vegetable

One free SURPRISE PACK OF SEEDS with every order! Come & visit our Etsy shop to see more of our products - we offer next-day shipping on over 250 varieties of heirloom & open-pollinated seeds. Pepper, Hot, Serrano Serrano peppers are originally from the mountainous areas of the same name in the Mexican states of Puebla & Hidalgo. Similar in shape & colour to the classic jalapenos, serrano peppers are a little smaller & have a notably hotter kick. Growing to about 1 to 3 inches long & inch wide, the fruits can be picked when they are green or later when ripe. The colours tend to vary at maturity, ranging from red to brown, to orange & yellow. Best used fresh, serrano is the second most used pepper in Mexican cuisine. Serrano is a great addition to hot salsas & sauces, or to your favourite spicy Mexican dishes. - Latin Name: Capsicum - Life Cycle: Perennial, usually grown as an annual - Days to Maturity: 80 - Planting Depth: 5 mm - Plant Spacing: 30-45 cm - Row Spacing: 60-90 cm - Growth Habit: 60 cm tall - Peppers have been cultivated in South America for thousands of years before Christopher Columbus brought the plant back to Europe in the early 1500s. Over time, pepper plants have been bred for heat, size, yield, & colour. - Peppers are perennial in tropical areas, but in colder climates, they are grown as annuals. - Pepper seeds will remain viable for 3 years if stored in a cool, dark place, ideally between 4 & 10C. After that, the germination rate may start to go down. For complete growing instructions, please visit our website: https://ecoseedbank.com/products/pepper-seeds-serrano - For details on ordering, please read the below - We have put a lot of thoughts into the design & packaging of our seed packets. Our seeds are all carefully packed in food grade kraft paper/aluminium zipper lock bags, & then are shipped in eco-friendly padded mailers. We heat-seal each of our seed packet for even more protection from moisture, odour & light, allowing you to store your seeds for up to 3x longer than paper or plastic. Plant them all, germinate some indoors, save some for next season - it’s up to you! All of our seeds are sourced from ecologically sustainable farming operations & we carry only heritage seeds, which have been passed down through generations. You can be confident that you are supporting environmentally-friendly farming practices when you buy from Ecoseedbank. We have become experts in preparing your order fast. We are proud to say that most orders are packed & shipped THE SAME OR NExT BUSINESS DAY! We offer combined shipping: SAME FLAT RATE NO MATTER HOW MANY SEEDS YOU ORDER! - Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. We guarantee the quality of our seeds, therefore we strive to go the extra mile in providing the best service possible. Due to the nature of our products, seed germination rates may vary depending on the grower & storage conditions. The vast majority of our seeds have germination rates of over 85%. Some varieties have a