Pepper, Padron
Pepper, Padron
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Padron Pepper
Approx. 20 seeds
A famous Spanish pepper grown for its small green fruits, traditionally harvested young and quickly blistered in olive oil for a simple tapas dish. Most Padron peppers are deliciously mild, but every so often a hotter one appears, adding an element of surprise that has made this variety a favourite with home growers and chefs alike.
Heavy cropping and easy to grow, Padron produces masses of thin-walled peppers throughout summer when grown in a greenhouse, polytunnel or a warm, sheltered sunny spot outdoors. Fruits are best picked at around 5-8cm long while still green and tender, encouraging plants to continue producing over a long season. Fruits left on the plant will turn red and are likely to become hotter.
With its compact habit and productive nature, Padron is ideal for containers, raised beds and vegetable gardens. Provide fertile, moisture-retentive soil and regular feeding for the best harvests.
Key information
Sow: January to April
Germination: 10-21 days
Harvesting: July to October
Height: to 75cm
Spread: to 50cm
Annual
Full sun
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