HP1157-10
70 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pimiento de Padron Pepper. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 3 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its excellent productivity and is a great choice for home gardeners who enjoy frying peppers and like a bit of culinary excitement. Its early production, high yields, and medium-hot heat make it a standout among frying or tapas-style peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling, frying, and stir-fry. Usually used in the green stage and pickled. Also fried in olive oil and served as an appetizer called tapa. Peppers are mildly hot when green, but get hotter as they mature. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Spain.