Pepper 'Altiplano Serrano' is a specialized cultivar of the popular Serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum). The name "Altiplano" refers to a high plateau region, suggesting this variety may have been developed for or adapted to higher elevation growing conditions. Produces slender, cylindrical green peppers that mature to red that are 2-3" long. Typically medium-hot (around 10,000-25,000 Scoville Heat Units), similar to traditional Serranos.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Pond or Stream Sides, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Parsley, Cranesbill, Petunia
IMAGES: Hacienda Retoño, Hacienda Retoño Hot Peppers
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
