A traditional Spanish chilli variety famous for Pimientos de Padrn. Typically harvested green and lightly fried in olive oil with sea salt, these peppers offer mild heat although occasionally one will surprise you.

Product Details

• Brand: Franchi Sementi

• Common Name: Padron Chilli Pepper

• Genus: Capsicum

• Life Cycle: Annual

• Country of Origin (Brand): United Kingdom

• Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Winter

Key Features

• Traditional Spanish tapas pepper

• Best harvested green

• Mild heat with occasional hotter fruit

• Ideal for frying whole

• Suitable for greenhouse or sunny outdoor growing

Growing Advice

• Start seeds indoors in warmth before transplanting after frost risk

• Grow in a sunny, sheltered position or greenhouse

• Harvest young fruits (57cm) for authentic flavour

• Pick regularly to encourage continued cropping

A classic Mediterranean chilli variety, perfect for home growers who enjoy authentic tapas-style cooking.