Description
This pepper’s distinctive flavor makes it the most popular Serrano along the Mexican border where it is a favorite for salsas, sauces, stews, and soups. Serranos are definitely hot peppers with a good ‘kick’ and are not for the faint of palate (but, they are not as hot as Thai, Santaka, or Habanero peppers). Some say they are around 5 times hotter than a Jalapeno. The small peppers turn red when they are fully ripe, but can be harvested at any stage. The plants are large, and can reach 2-3 feet wide and tall. Serranos do not dry well and are best used fresh. Removing the veins and seeds will reduce some of the heat if desired. A recipe is included inside the seed packet for a Serrano Dressing. This packet plants: 100 plants started indoors.
K-Cherie’ –
My blueberry plant arrived in excellent condition – super fast shipment and as described. Will definitely be ordering from Hirt’s again in the future.
For anyone who orders live plants – make sure that upon delivery you immediately open the box and remove the plants (don’t wait a day or two). I removed the packaging holding the soil in the container, watered my plant and then placed on my sunny kitchen window sill to condition for a week or so before moving outside. I will re-pot in a month or two (when I begin to see roots coming out of the pot the blueberry was shipped in). I will be ordering from Hirt’s again in the future π
jackiefish2011 –
I received the bareroot plants on 3/2, planted them immediately, now 4 weeks passed, they all sprout and look healthy. 5 of them are more green than white.
K-Cherie’ –
Fast shipment – I received in just a matter of days. Excellent packaging! My fig tree arrived in perfect condition and exactly as described – very healthy – absolutely no damage. Very happy with the item I ordered and the shipment.
For anyone who orders live plants – make sure that upon delivery you immediately open the box and remove the plants. I removed the packaging holding the soil in the container, watered my plant and then placed on my sunny kitchen window sill to condition for a week or so before moving outside. I will re-pot in a month or two (when I begin to see roots coming out of the pot the fig was shipped in). I will be ordering from Hirt’s again in the future.
barbara wills –
Working on a memorial garden with mostly hosta plants. Saw these and thought different. Received plants quickly and was surprised at the nice size for the price. Plants are very healthy. Keeping in house until ready to plant in WNY state. These will be perfect for location. Didn’t want a solid green…deer prefer those. Very happy with purchase, service and the quality! Excellent!!!