Serrano Tampiqueño Pepper Seeds – 25 Heirloom Hot Chili Seeds for Planting

Serrano Tampiqueño is a classic heirloom hot chili pepper prized for its bright, crisp flavor and consistent heat. The compact plants produce abundant 2- to 3-inch peppers that mature from green to red, making them a versatile choice for fresh salsas, pickling, and drying. These seeds offer gardeners a reliable way to grow a traditional Mexican pepper with excellent culinary value.

Easy to grow in warm conditions, Serrano Tampiqueño performs well in garden beds or containers. The bushy plants reach about 2 to 3 feet tall and set fruit over a long season, providing a steady harvest of fiery peppers for home cooks and market growers alike.

Plant Features

• Heirloom hot chili pepper with medium-high heat
• Produces 2- to 3-inch peppers that ripen from green to red
• Compact, bushy plants suitable for containers or garden beds
• Prolific yields over a long harvest season
• Excellent for fresh use, salsas, pickling, and drying

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 2–3 feet
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Maintain a warm temperature of 75–85°F (24–29°C) for best germination, which typically occurs in 10–21 days. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge to encourage sturdy growth.

Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize lightly at transplanting and again when flowering begins. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and desired color; regular picking encourages continued production.

What's Included

25 Serrano Tampiqueño pepper seeds.