Savor the authentic Spanish culinary experience with homegrown Chili Pepper Padro, best picked when small and green for a mild heat level. As the peppers mature and turn red, the heat intensifies. Also called the Tapas Pepper, Chili Pepper Padro is a great addition to stir-fries. The Padro variety is a descendant of the Pimientos de Padron, introduced to northern Spain by Mexican monks during the 18th century.