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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Serrano Pepper |
| Scientific name | Capsicum annuum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Nightshade |
| Produce subcategory | Chili Pepper |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4700 |
| PLU — organic | 94700 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1290 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Serrano del Sol | 30% | F1 hybrid known for early maturity, high yield, and excellent disease resistance, particularly to Bacterial Spot. Produces uniform, medium-hot fruits. Very popular for commercial production due to rel |
| Serrano Tampiqueño | 20% | A classic, open-pollinated variety originating from Tampico, Mexico. Known for its vigorous plants and good yields of medium-hot, thick-walled fruits. A traditional standard for many years. |
| Serrano Hidalgo | 15% | Another traditional open-pollinated variety, similar to Tampiqueño. Produces robust plants with good yields of medium-hot peppers, often slightly larger than other open-pollinated Serranos. |
| Serrano Tuxpan | 10% | An open-pollinated variety known for its productivity and medium-hot fruits. Well-suited for both fresh market sales and processing. |
| Serrano Goliath | 5% | An open-pollinated variety distinguished by its larger fruit size compared to other Serrano types, while maintaining good yield and characteristic heat. |
| Serrano PS 10005999 | 5% | A modern commercial hybrid bred for high yield, uniformity, and often improved disease resistance. Specific traits focus on meeting commercial grower demands for consistent production. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·hr typical (?–?) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Serrano peppers are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene, but are highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene, which can lead to rapid quality deterioration.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, low ethylene producer
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Steady growth, driven by increasing interest in spicy foods and diverse cuisines.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Serrano | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb carton
- 20 lb carton
- 1 lb bag
- 0.5 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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