Serrano Del Sol

Season Overview

Description

"Serrano del Sol" has its origins in Mexico. It is a very good serrano variety that is almost twice the size of a normal serrano and ripens two to three weeks earlier. The name Serrano indicates that they come from the Mexican highlands. The plants here usually remain relatively small and develop a bushy crown on strong stems. In Mexico, the pods are harvested green, but then ripen relatively quickly. When ripe, they develop a pleasant sweetness with a medium heat. This makes them ideal for fresh consumption, for spicing up salads and salsas, but also for cooking, pickling and freezing.

Growing tips

Chili should be grown in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For a rich harvest, the first flower (terminal bud/'king flower') should be broken off. This promotes flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. However, this is not as important for chili peppers as it is for peppers. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is only achieved 2-3 years after planting. To achieve this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. The fruit is harvested from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

50 cm

Row spacing

60 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm