a vibrant, hot heirloom variety (2,500–22,000 SHU) that mature from green to a deep purple—and eventually red—about 85 days after planting. These 3-4 inch, medium-thick walled chiles are perfect for salsas and pickling.
Key Details:
Flavor/Heat: Similar to traditional serranos, offering a "very hot" flavor.
Appearance: Striking deep purple, often with green, fuzzy leaves.
Growing: Thrives in full sun, maturing in roughly 85-99 days.
Usage: Excellent for adding color to fresh salsa, hot sauce, and pickling.
Cultivation: Requires 1-2 feet of spacing and produces high yields.
a vibrant, hot heirloom variety (2,500–22,000 SHU) that mature from green to a deep purple—and eventually red—about 85 days after planting. These 3-4 inch, medium-thick walled chiles are perfect for salsas and pickling.
Key Details:
Flavor/Heat: Similar to traditional serranos, offering a "very hot" flavor.
Appearance: Striking deep purple, often with green, fuzzy leaves.
Growing: Thrives in full sun, maturing in roughly 85-99 days.
Usage: Excellent for adding color to fresh salsa, hot sauce, and pickling.
Cultivation: Requires 1-2 feet of spacing and produces high yields.