Database of Chilli Pepper Varieties
SERRANO
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Medium
Serrano translated to English means 'from the mountains', after the mountain ridges of Puebla and Hidalgo in Mexico from where it is thought to have orginated. These bullet shaped chiles grow up to 6cm long, are thick fleshed and mature from lime green to red approximately 85 days after transplanting. The pods grow on tall 30in plants which have distinctive fuzzy leaves. The pods can be eaten in their green or red form and in general have medium pungency with the various strains measuring anywhere from 2500 to 23000 scoville units.
© Allen M Boatman
© Mats & Patrica Pettersson
SERRANO BALIN
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Medium
A young immature pod shown here. Balin means 'bullet', a more detailed description is currently unavailable.
© Jukka Kilpinen
SERRANO CHILI PVYRES
Species: Annuum | Origin: Unknown | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
SERRANO DEL SOL
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Medium
This hybridised serrano variety boasts fruit that is twice the size and two to three weeks earlier than the original. This small bushy plant has the distinctive hairy leaves and is a prolific producer of cylindrical shaped 3-3 1/2" fruits that mature from dark green (55 days) to scarlet red (75 days)
The peppers are fleshy and meaty with the unique Serrano flavor so popular in Mexican cuisine. Measuring about 5,000 Scoville units, they are about the same pungency as a jalapeño, and are quite versatile for sauces, salsas, or flavoring.
© 2005 Tomato Growers Supply Company
SERRANO FIRE
Species: Annuum | Origin: Unknown | Heat: Unknown
See Fire Serrano
© Allen M Boatman
SERRANO GIANT
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
SERRANO HOLLY BERRY
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
SERRANO HUASTECO
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
SERRANO LONG
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
SERRANO PURPLE
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Hot
This is a beautiful purple-fruited version of Serrano. Peppers are a little longer than those of regular Serrano, but the same candle-flame shape. Instead of turning red at maturity, they become deep purple. Plants are tall and branching with the fuzzy foliage typical of Serranos. The plant also produces stunning, large purple flowers with darkpurple/black anthers. Wonderful for salsas as well as eating fresh. 85 days.
© Semillas La Palma
SERRANO PURPLE BRAZILIAN
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
© Mats & Patricia Pettersson
© Mats & Patricia Pettersson
SERRANO TAMPIQUEÑO
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Medium
There is a reason you see so many recipes for Mexican or hot food using Serrano Tampiqueno peppers -- they have a distinctive and unique hot flavor, excellent for many dishes. The plants are big, 2' to 3' wide and tall and the club shaped fruist have a distinctive hot and pungent flavour. 2500 to 4000 SHU (75 days)
© Cross Country Nurseries
SERRANO VISA
Species: Annuum | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Unknown
Description currently unavailable.
