Days to Germination: 10-21
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F to 70F
Days To Harvest: 70 to 83
Planting Depth: 1/4
Spacing, Row: 2 to 3 feet 
Spacing, Plant: 30 inches 
Light: Sunny Location

SOWING:Start Indoors about 8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seed 1/4" deep in seed starting formula. Or seed can be sown  directly into garden when soil is warm.

GERMINATION:
Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions. Before transfer to garden, accustom plants to outdoor conditions by moving to a sheltered area outside for a week.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING:Set plants 2 apart in rows 2 to 3 feet apart in a sunny location after danger of frost and cold weather. Set root ball 1/2" below soil level.

HARVEST: When fruits have reached full-size, green, orange or red.

SUGGESTIONS:
Keep plants moist during germination. Peppers can not tolerate frost. Feed lightly every 4 weeks.

PEPPER, HOT
Serrano Tampiqueno
Capsicum annuum

70 to 83 days. A flavorful and pungent hot pepper. This plant grows to 2 to 3 feet high. It produces 2-inch thin-walled, slender peppers. The glossy peppers come in a variety of colors including green, red, and orange. The peppers are all very hot regardless of color. The peppers are great for chili sauce, salsa, hot pepper vinegar, pickling, and all hot pepper recipes. A prolific and ever-bearing plant. Dries easily. Harvest in 70 to 83 days.