Organic Hidalgo Pepper Seeds 25 Count Capsicum annuum Tam Serrano Description: Similar to the Serrano, this Mexican pepper also packs a nice punch in heat. Medium hot in flavor, fruits grow to 3, with a distinctive Serrano-like shape. Peppers are hot and turn from dark green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent pickling variety. Suitable for home garden and market growers. A variety from Mexico. Days to Maturity Approx.): 95 days. Food: The colorful aspect of peppers can increase the visual appeal of the food, making it more appetizing. However, foods containing peppers, especially chili peppers, often have a strong aftertaste. This is likely due to the presence of capsinoids in peppers. Also, capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers, creates a burning sensation once ingested. This sensation can last up to several hours after exposure. As a result, this can lead to a prolonged aftertaste. Starting: Pepper plants are slow to get going; so start pepper plants indoors a few weeks earlier than tomatoes. Sow the seeds about 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. [Starting the peppers seeds, no matter what kind, Sweet Bell Peppers, Southwesters Chili Peppers, Specialty Hot Peppers, and Ornamental Peppers] in the best planting medium that you can. The better their start, the healthier the Pepper plant will be. Growing Peppers: Plant the seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to the last expected frost date in your area . Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their diameter. According to scientific studies, the biologically optimum conditions for germinating pepper seeds are ""day / night"" soil temperature fluctuations between 86
