Chilli Pepper ‘Hot Padron’

Chilli Pepper ‘Hot Padron’

Chilli Pepper ‘Hot Padron’ is famous for its use in the delicious Spanish tapas dish –  picked immature and green, then fried in olive oil and served with salt. At this stage the young fruit are tender and can be eaten whole, although the odd pepper may surprise you with a spicier kick than the rest! If the peppers are left to ripen to red, they gain a mild heat of around 8,000 SHU and can be used for spicier dishes. A vigorous and productive variety, Chilli Pepper ‘Hot Padron’ will keep cropping if you pick the fruits when green and immature. Height: 1.2m (47in). Spread: 60cm (24in).

Chilli Pepper ‘Hot Padron’