Pepper 'Padron'

Talk to farmers at the farmers' markets or read on-line commentaries on Padron peppers, and you'll think these people are a bit pepper-crazy. Honestly though, when quickly pan-fried, then drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt, padron peppers are an amazing gustatory experience. One of our garden staff has eaten a dozen of these small wonders in one sitting, but be warned, Padrons are notorious for producing a zinger of a hot pepper for no particular reason. The beauty of Padron peppers is that they arrive early and keep on producing, so pick green fruits when they're one to three inches, because more will be sure to follow. If left on the bush, Padron peppers can get quite a bit bigger and will most likely get hotter as well, but generally speaking, are considered a mild pepper.    

Common Name: Padron Pepper

Culinary Uses: Excellent sauteed with oil, salt and pepper or used in stir-fries

Harvest Time: 60 days

Mature Size: Plant is 18"–36" tall, 12"–24" wide. Peppers are 1" - 3" long, harvested green.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: 40°

Characteristics: Generally considered a mild pepper.

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Structure: Upright

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.