Variable in heat but ideally picked small and green for the lowest levels of heat. As the chillies get larger and mature to red, the heat increases. Chilli Pepper ‘Padron’ is excellent added to stir fries, stuffed or grilled. Rating 500-2,000 SHU (Rating measured in Scoville heat units – SHU. The higher the rating the hotter the chilli).
- The tapas pepper
- Scoville – 500-2000
Sowing Information
Using a good quality, moist seed compost, sow your seeds in a propagator and cover with 6mm (¼”) compost. Place on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 21-24°C (70-75 °F) to germinate, usually 5-7 days. Transfer seedlings into 7.5cm (3″) pots and grow on. Performs well in a large pot on a patio or most productive when grown in a greenhouse. Plant out in a sunny, sheltered position 50cm (20″) apart after risk of frost has passed. Support your plants as the fruit develops. Feed regularly with a proprietary fertiliser. Pick fruits green or red. Sowing- Cropping: 22 Weeks
