PlantFiles: Sweet Pepper
Capsicum annuum 'Pimiento de Padron'

Pimiento de Padron is a healthy, fast-growing plant that was very quick to produce tasty little peppers (when cooked). It's constantly producing peppers, which makes it very fun and rewarding to grow. The stems are uniquely long, making them perfect little "handles" for eating these peppers as fried tapas. I purchased my seeds from Trade Winds Fruit. Excellent germination rate, too!

I have used these in all stages from sweet to hot. I like them a bit warm when making piminto cheese and these have just the right kick.

Very good as an ornamental plant

Plant is very healthy and productive. 2 or 3 plants will keep an average family supplied with peppers for delicious tapas all summer long. Best when picked green and 2-3 inches long. They will become steadily hotter as they grow larger and redder. They even have nice long stems which serve as handles when eating them after sauteeing in olive oil. Highly recommended. My source for seeds was Johnny's.

55 days, an heirloom from Spain. Small, sweet chili-size peppers; about 20% will be hot.