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The Serrano del Sol pepper ((F1)hybrid) reaches maturity two to three weeks earlier than the original Serrano pepper and is almost twice as large. The peppers measure 7 to 8 cm and ripen from green to red.

The peppers have a unique flavor that is frequently used in salsas and sauces in Mexican cuisine.

The plant height is approximately 80 cm. Its earliness and robustness make this pepper perfect for cooler climates.

Harvest: 65 days after planting.

The Serrano Del Sol Pepper is a Mexican variety derived from the Serrano Pepper, it matures two to three weeks earlier than the classic Serrano and is twice as large when ripe. Rated between 4500 and 5500 on the Scoville scale, it's a fairly mild pepper accessible to everyone. The plant can reach one meter in height. It is harvested once red, apple red even!

• heat level: 4500 to 5500 on the Scoville scale.
• plant size approximately 80 cm.
• medium-sized fruit, approximately 8cm long.
• fruit color: Green during growth, Red at maturity.
• genus: Capsicum Annuum.
• ideal germination: between January and April.
• harvest: between September and November.

What Equipment for growing my peppers?

To optimize your results, we recommend equipping yourself with:

Serrano Del Sol Pepper Seeds.
An enclosed growing space like a mini greenhouse.
Coco coir pellets, peat, or cotton (to germinate the seeds).
Labels (to avoid mixing up your seedlings).
Potting soil (ideally a mixture of 50% black peat and 50% blonde peat) or flowering-specific potting soil which will also work.
Pepper Fertilizer or Tomato fertilizer, or 5 5 10 fertilizer for the knowledgeable.
A water sprayer or watering can.
Gloves (if you don't like the feel of soil).
Pots with a diameter of 7 or 8 cm at first before using 10-liter or larger pots depending on the pepper for repotting

To make your life easier, we offer our mini greenhouse for growing your peppers.

How to Germinate my Pepper Seeds?

Growing peppers is a process that requires patience and some knowledge, but don't panic, we'll explain everything you need to know to germinate your pepper seeds!

Pepper seedlings are typically started early in the year, generally between January at the earliest and March for the beginning of spring. To do this, you'll need the equipment listed above.

You then have 2 options:
Plant directly in a pot full of potting soil with your seed at half a centimeter depth
Place a seed on a coco coir pellet or on a piece of cotton.

In both cases, once the seed is in place, you'll need to spray enough water to moisten the soil or cotton without soaking it, then place your coco coir pellet or cotton in a container like a mini greenhouse that will retain heat and humidity, thus providing oxygen. If you're using a flower pot, you can simply stretch plastic wrap over it and make small holes with a toothpick to oxygenate the plant.

The ideal is to maintain a constant temperature of 28 degrees. You can store your container behind a sunny window, on or near a radiator, or on a heating mat designed for this purpose.

OUR TIP:

Place your mini greenhouse on your internet router!

Remember to ventilate your growing area from time to time to prevent fungus growth while keeping the soil moist. Once the first leaves appear, you'll need to make sure your seedlings get enough sunlight for 12 to 14 hours per day. Once the second set of leaves is well developed, you can then transplant them.

Once potted, keep your plant near a heat source and exposed to sunlight (ideally try to filter the light to avoid heat stress)

After the Ice Saints around mid-May, you can move your plant outdoors and plant your pepper in the ground if you wish, or leave it in a pot and place it on a balcony, a windowsill or even along a wall, preferably on the south side.

How to water my Serrano Del Sol Pepper?

When watering your Serrano Del Sol pepper, be careful not to overwater. Too much water can drown the plant and lead to its demise. You simply need to let the soil dry between each watering to prevent insect proliferation and drowning of the plant.

Once the plant is well developed (once your plant reaches about thirty centimeters), you can cause water stress by stopping watering the plant for several days before resuming watering (however, be careful not to abuse this technique, it would be a shame to let your pepper plant die).

How to properly prepare my harvest?

Once your pepper plant is in place, here are our tips to optimize your future harvest:

When your pepper plant reaches 15 to 20 cm in height, you can pinch the top of the stem (without breaking it), which should allow the plant to grow bushier and produce a little more.

If flowering is early for one of your plants, remove the first flowers to prevent them from demanding too much energy from the plant.

If your pepper plant is outdoors, insects will take care of pollinating the plant which will then produce peppers. If your plant is indoors, you'll need to do this manually: take your clean finger and rub it lightly against each flower from one to another.

Don't hesitate to use a bamboo stake or rod to support your plant.

When to harvest my Serrano Del Sol Pepper?

To harvest your Serrano Del Sol pepper, as with others, you'll need to look at its color! This pepper is harvested once Red, but you can also enjoy it Green, when it will have a more herbaceous taste. Form your own opinion, bite into the pepper with gusto!