The serrano pepper is a very popular chili in Mexican cuisine, second only to jalapenos. It offers a little more spice than the jalapeno, measuring 10,000 to 25,000 Scoville heat units, without being overpowering. If you want to discover an ideal pepper for salsas or hot sauces, this guide looks at how to grow serrano peppers.
Serrano peppers (Capsicum annuum) come from two states in Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo. The fruits are long, thin, and commonly harvested when green, however, they can be yellow, orange, red, or brown if left to mature on the plant.
