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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.
Lot No: 101110
Germination: 85%
Seeds Per Pound: 64,000
Plant Height: 24 to 36” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Hot Pepper Planting Information:
Some hot pepper varieties come from tropical, humid regions, while others come from dry desert regions. Temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seed. Too little heat, too much moisture, and poor air circulation can cause poor results. Do not use Jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil, as the soil can become too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease and fungus. We have experienced disease and low germination when using these types of products. Use Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Material for the best germination results. Read the Hot Pepper Growing Tips and Planting Instructions for information on growing hot peppers from seeds. Please take the time to watch the Hot Pepper Planting Instructions Movie. Plants can grow 1 to 7 ft tall.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained garden location. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the plant's base.
Water thoroughly with soaker hoses during dry, hot spells.
Use Slow-Release (6-month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Harvest hot peppers when fully mature using garden scissors to avoid damaging the plant. Pick peppers as they mature to encourage new buds.
Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 210 days
Note: The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor germination results. Warning: Do not use peat pots, plugs, or potting soil for growing hot peppers from seeds as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease, fungus, and poor germination results. Do not use covers or lids as lack of air and condensation moisture will cause poor germination results, disease, and fungus. Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.