Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Width 2 - 3 Feet
Growing Zones 8 - 10

Searching for a pepper plant that profusely produces piquant pizzazz all summer long? If so, Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant is your prize! Serrano Del Sol yields tangy 3.0-to-3.5-inch fruit that turn from green to orange to red as they mature. These medium-hot peppers have a 4500 - 5500 Scoville rating and are perfect for adding a little zing to sauces and salsas. Elevating the level of any Mexican dish, these peppers add sweetness as well. This Mexican original, otherwise known as Capsicum annuum 'Serrano del Sol', matures in 60 to 65 days. Pick the colorful bundles of heat when they are green, or wait to harvest until they fully ripen and turn red, maximizing their flavor. An herbaceous perennialloaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant is the perfect choice for any home chef who prefers fresh, quality ingredients for the next meal.

Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant Care

Plant Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant during the spring after the last frost date in a location that gets full sun and has rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-draining soil. Space this tropical perennial 24 inches apart from the next plant. Continuously harvest this annual’s foliage throughout the growing season and trim any diseased, damaged, and dead leaves. Harvesting this plant’s leaves encourages new growth.

Growing Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant

Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant does best when exposed to at least six hours of full sun. In 60-65 days, this tropical plant will reach a maximum height of 24 to 30 inches. Its spicy fruits make it resistant to mammals, including deer. Grow Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant with other companion plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant can easily be grown in a container as a thriller. Plant this perennial in a pot with a diameter of at least 12 inches. Since this pepper plant is not partial to transplanting, repotting most likely will not be required in one season.

Watering Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant

Adoring moist soil, Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant requires about 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Boggy soil can lead to disease, so conduct a moisture check, and water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry. If still moist, wait a day or two before checking again.

Feeding Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant

Needing a lot of energy to produce a continuous supply of new foliage, Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant requires fertilizing two times per month. Depending on the quality of the soil, provide this plant with a balanced fertilizer formulated for veggies.

Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet

Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet

Habit: Upright

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Herbaceous

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: N/A

Watering: Average

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: N/A

Attracts: N/A

Container Role:

Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting

Features: Low Maintenance

Brand: Goodness Grows

Common Name: Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper Plant

Other Name(s): Serrano Del Sol Hot Pepper

Scientific Name: Pepper 'Serrono Del Sol'

SKU:: 1231004979-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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