Capsicum annuum 'Padron'
pepper 'Padron'
A well known Spanish tapas chilli pepper variety which produces small green fruits up to 5cm long when immature. The fruit increases in size and ripens to red as it matures but peppers are at their best when picked small. The heat is variable but generally mild. Harvest between July and October
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Capsicum are annual or perennial plants, with simple, alternate leaves, and tubular or bell-shaped flowers. They are grown for their glossy, many-seeded edible fruits, including chilli and bell peppers, and as indoor ornamental plants
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Sow indoors from mid-February to early April on the surface of small pots filled with good quality seed compost and maintain a constant temperature between 21-25C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when two true leaves have formed and grow on in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly and feed with a high potash liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. Harvest when peppers are small and still green. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and blossom end rot
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