Serrano Tampiqueño Pepper Seeds – 25 Heirloom Hot Chili Seeds for Mexican Garden

Serrano Tampiqueño is a classic heirloom hot chili pepper prized in Mexican kitchens for its bright, crisp heat and fresh flavor. This variety produces slender, cylindrical peppers that mature from deep green to vibrant red, offering a versatile harvest for salsas, sauces, pickling, and fresh use. The compact, bushy plants are well suited to garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making them a productive choice for home gardeners who enjoy spicy peppers.

Whether you are growing a salsa garden or adding a reliable hot pepper to your vegetable patch, Serrano Tampiqueño delivers dependable yields and bold flavor. The peppers are thicker-walled than many other hot chilies, giving them a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh.

Plant Features

• Heirloom hot chili pepper with a spicy, bright flavor profile
• Produces slender, cylindrical peppers that ripen from green to red
• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for containers and small gardens
• Thick-walled peppers ideal for fresh eating, salsas, and pickling
• Reliable producer in warm, sunny growing conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (tender perennial in frost-free climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Serrano Tampiqueño seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently moist at around 75 to 85°F for reliable germination. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F, harden them off gradually and transplant into a sunny garden location.

Water plants regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting, and feed with a balanced fertilizer if growth appears slow. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Peppers can be harvested green for a sharper flavor or left to ripen to red for a sweeter, slightly more intense heat.

What's Included

25 Serrano Tampiqueño pepper seeds.