Padron Chilli Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a legendary Spanish tapas pepper. Brought from Mexico to Galicia centuries ago, these peppers are famous for their “Russian Roulette” heat: most are mild, but one in ten can be surprisingly hot! The bushy plant produces abundant, meaty, flat-conical green peppers perfect for frying whole. Contains approximately 100 seeds. A must-grow for food lovers.
ðą Sow indoors Feb-Jun. Plant in full sun after frost. Space 40-50cm apart.
âïļ Needs full sun & heat. Best against a south wall or in a greenhouse in Ireland.
ð§ Water regularly but don’t overwater.
ð Bushy plant, 50-70cm tall. Harvest green peppers in 70-80 days.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Depth: 0.5 cm
ð
Sow: Feb-Jun indoors
âïļ Light: Full sun
ðĄïļ Germ: 14-28 days (needs heat)
ð Height: 50-70 cm
ðŠī Space: 40-50 cm
âģ Harvest: 70-80 days (green)
ðŠ Seeds: Approx. 100 seeds
