Heat level 5-7

Serrano peppers are around 5 times spicier and hotter than jalapeno peppers at a fairly hot 10,000 – 20,000 scoville heat units on average. They come in red, brown, orange, and yellow depending on how long they are left on the stalk. Serrano’s grow to about 1 – 4 inches long and do not dry very well due to the fact Serrano’s are very meaty.

Serrano pepper plants grow to a height anywhere in between 24 – 36 inches tall and should be planted 18 – 24 inches in full sunlight. Water occasionally but do not over water and avoid peppers that are soft, bruised or have wrinkled skin or spots of mold.