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Serrano 'Tampiqueno' — Peppers

75-85days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost date when nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam with good fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green, ripening to red
Size: 1-2 inches long, 0.5 inches wide
Shape: Small, slender, cylindrical with pointed tip
Flavour: Very hot (10,000-25,000 Scoville) with bright, clean heat and fresh pepper flavor

In the kitchen

Fresh salsas, hot sauces, pickling, Mexican cuisine, drying

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, pepper maggot, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, cucumber mosaic virus
Resistance: Good overall disease resistance, tolerant of bacterial spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve pepper growth through root interactions

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CarrotsDeep roots improve soil aeration without competing for nutrients

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that severely stunts pepper growth and development

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper germination and growth

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt pepper development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 32
Protein (g): 1.74
Fat (g): 0.44
Carbohydrate (g): 6.7
Fibre (g): 3.7
Sugars (g): 3.83
Vitamin A (µg): 47
Vitamin C (mg): 44.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 11.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.505
Folate (µg): 23
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.86
Magnesium (mg): 22
Phosphorus (mg): 40
Potassium (mg): 305
Zinc (mg): 0.26
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Serrano 'Tampiqueno'?

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