Planting and Growing Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season |
| Toxicity | Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling] |
How to Water Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season
Learn more →How to Prune Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
No pruning required; pinch out growing tips of plants when they are about 20cm tall to encourage bushiness
Learn more →How to Propagate Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Learn more →How to Transplant Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Capsicum annuum 'Serrano' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
Best grown inside on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse, but can be grown outside once all danger of frost has passed; select a sunny, sheltered position and grow in containers, growing bags or in open ground. Water regularly and feed with a high-potassium, liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. See How to grow: chilli peppers for further cultivation details
Learn more →How to Repot Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, whitefly, aphids, slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Capsicum annuum 'Serrano'
Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]