Chilli Pepper Padron seeds 0.2g

Grow Chilli Pepper Padron seeds for small Spanish peppers with mild green fruits that become hotter when red. Perfect for pots, greenhouses, frying, grilling and tapas-style cooking.

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Plant Overview

Botanical name Capsicum annuum

Plant type Annual

Sowing period February – April indoors

Flowering / harvest period 70–90 days from sowing

Sunlight Full sun

Germination time 10–14 days at 22–26°C

Plant height 40–60cm

Spacing 30–40cm

Chilli Pepper Padron

Capsicum annuum

Chilli Pepper Padron is a popular Spanish pepper variety, well known for its small conical fruits and delicious flavour. Traditionally fried or grilled, Padron peppers are usually harvested when light green for a mild, slightly spicy taste. If left to mature to red, the fruits become hotter and develop a stronger flavour.

Plant Details

Plant type: Annual vegetable
Variety: Padron
Fruit size: Approx. 5 cm
Fruit colour: Light green, turning red when mature
Flavour: Mild when green, hotter when red
Position: Full sun
Plant habit: Bushy
Use: Frying, grilling, stuffing, tapas, salads and cooking

Growing Information

Sow seeds indoors from March to April in pots or seed trays. Sow approximately 0.5 cm deep in moist, well-drained compost and keep warm until germination.

Transplant seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Plant outdoors or into larger containers from May to June, after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants around 40 × 40 cm apart to allow good airflow and healthy growth.

Padron peppers grow best in a sunny, sheltered position. Water regularly, especially during dry weather, and feed once the plants begin to flower and fruit.

Harvesting

Harvest the peppers when they are still light green for the traditional mild Padron flavour. Regular picking encourages the plant to produce more fruits. If left to ripen red, the peppers become hotter and are ideal for stronger spicy dishes.

Why You’ll Love It

Chilli Pepper Padron is a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys growing something a little different. The compact, bushy plants are suitable for containers, greenhouses, patios and open ground. The fruits are perfect for frying, grilling or using in Spanish-style tapas dishes.