Padron
Tall growing, very high yielding variety. Many, small thin-skinned fruits. Very productive right into the the autumn. The fruits are entirely green up to 5 cm in length and recommended for frying. Larger fruits become hot. Known as "Pimientos de Padros" (classic Spanish tapas) and also "Russian Roulette pepper" because even the small peppers can be hot.
Characteristics
Note: Sharpness graded on a scale of 10: 0 (mild) to 10 (very hot).Type: bell pepperBotanical name: Capsicum annuumRipening: mediumColour when ripe: greenThickness of flesh: thinShape of fruit: narrow, shortGrowing situation: open ground, under glass
Cultivation
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cmRaise in seed bed: for greenhouse: January till end of February for planting out from beginning of March till beginning of May for open ground: from beginning of March till beginning of April for planting out from beginning till end of May
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Origin
Multiplier: WalsegartenCerifications: Demeter