Description

Serrano Tampiqueño Pepper is a productive heirloom variety known for its slender, bright green fruits and bold, clean heat. The peppers grow 2–3 inches long with smooth skin and thick walls, delivering a crisp texture and noticeably hotter flavor than jalapeños.

Popular in fresh salsas, hot sauces, and traditional Mexican cuisine, Serrano Tampiqueño adds bright, spicy flavor without overwhelming bitterness. Fruits can be harvested green for a fresh, sharp heat or allowed to mature to red for a slightly richer flavor.

• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual
• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant: After soil has warmed and danger of frost has passed
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Height: 24–36 inches
• Days to harvest: 75–85 days

Peppers thrive in warm temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil. Provide consistent moisture and avoid cool conditions during early growth. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season.

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