Serrano Peppers are smaller and hotter than Jalapeno Peppers. They have a Scoville heat unit rating of 10,000 - 25,000. Serrano Peppers should be picked when green, but can be picked when red for more heat. Serrano Peppers are a favorite in sizzling hot salsas and sauces and Mexican dishes. This variety is a vigorous bearer of hot, pungent, candle-shaped peppers that mature from green to bright red. The plants do well in most climates and are especially well adapted to hot, humid areas. Serrano Peppers are commonly used in cooking, especially in Mexican dishes. Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum Life Cycle: Annual Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Hot Pepper 10,000-25,000 Scoville Features: Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Deer Resistant Fruit Size: 2"-3" Long Days to Maturity: 80 Days Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10