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Capsicum annuum 'Serrano del Sol'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Serrano del Sol

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Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Shape:
Tapered

Fruit Size:
Small (under 2" in length)
Medium (4" to 6" in length)

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Hybrid

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Pickling

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Days to Maturity:
Early (55-68 days)
Mid (69-80 days)

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Oct 9, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A hybrid: Strong plants load up early with dozens of cylindrical fruit that are twice the size (3-3-1/2") of regular Serrano chiles. Serrano del Sol sizes up, turns from dark green to scarlet quickly, and has excellent, very hot flavor. The serrano originated on the mountain ridges (serranias) north of Puebla and Hidalgo in Mexico. Rarely dried for use, they are usually eaten fresh green in sauces, condiments, or as a key ingredient in fiery Mexican dishes, 55 days green, 75 days red.