Padrón
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Padrón is a Spanish tapas pepper with small, wrinkled green fruit that are usually blistered in oil and salted. Most are mild, but some pods are hot.Plants are tall and productive, giving steady harvests over a long season. It is an heirloom from Galicia in Spain, said to have been...
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Padrón is a Spanish tapas pepper with small, wrinkled green fruit that are usually blistered in oil and salted. Most are mild, but some pods are hot.
Plants are tall and productive, giving steady harvests over a long season. It is an heirloom from Galicia in Spain, said to have been grown by monks in the 1700s.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and tall (over 60 cm)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in containers
Support: Helpful under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Pick pods young at 2.5–4 cm for the classic mild tapas pepper; they turn red and grow hotter as they mature. Regular picking keeps plants producing.
Heat level: Mild (500–2,500 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Blistering and tapas
- Grilling
- Frying
- Pickling
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: tapas lovers, fresh eating and container growing.
