Serrano
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 75-80 days
- Fruit
- green
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Serrano Tampiqueño
The Serrano record covers the commercial type; Tampiqueño is the Mexican landrace it was selected from.
Origin & history
From the mountains of Puebla and Hidalgo, the slim chile that goes raw into pico de gallo. Thin walls mean it does not need peeling, which is why it is chopped rather than roasted.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 75-80 days | Consensus range across the cited sources, which include both independent references and commercial catalogs. |
| Scoville heat | 10,000-25,000 SHU | |
| Pod length | 4-6 cm |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- open-pollinated
Fresno
70-80 days
- open-pollinated
Early Jalapeño
60-70 days
- open-pollinated
Hidalgo
70-85 days
- F1 hybrid
Jalafuego
70-75 days
- open-pollinated
Jalapeño M
70-80 days
- open-pollinated
NuMex Jalmundo
70-85 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog