Padron Pepper

Pick-up only at our retail nursery 5311 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA during the week of March 21-28.

Named after the town where they originated. Harvest Padron peppers when they are 1–1 1/2" long. About 1 out of 20 fruits will be hot, and the rest mild. All the fruits become hot if allowed to grow 2–3" long. Typically sautéed in olive oil with a little sea salt and eaten as tapas (appetizers) in Spain. Like all small peppers, if you pinch the tops when young, the plant will branch out, producing more peppers. Check out this Youtube video for more info on pinching peppers.

Plants are in 3" containers and are usually about 6" tall.

Photo courtesy of Johnnys Seeds