Padron Peppers are famous Spanish heirloom peppers. They were traditionally eaten as tapas, or appetizers, in Spain. Padron Peppers are sweet and mild, however about 1 out of 20 peppers will be hot. Padron Peppers are best served sautéed in olive oil with a little sea salt. Gourmet gardeners love growing Padron Peppers. At the green stage they are sweet and mild; as they turn red they get much hotter. Picked small, then quickly sizzled in fruity olive oil, Padron Peppers are among the most delicious traditional tapas in Spain.
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Season: Warm Season
Plant Type: Medium Hot 500-2,500 Scoville
Features: Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Deer Resistant
Fruit Size: 1"-3" Long
Days to Maturity: 85 Days
Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10