They're also called "Spanish Roulette" because you can't tell which are the hot ones until you bite into them.
I got mine ...Read Morefrom Terroir Seeds. If mine survive the initial transplant, they're pretty hardy, and the bunnies and woodchucks tend to leave them alone. (They nibbled one plant and never touched the others.) I have not had any insect or disease problems. The plants get almost 3' high and bear fruit until frost kills them.
Ours tend to be 1 in 3 (33%) hot, but we've heard that ratio is affected by water (or lack thereof) when they're growing.
Pimiento de Padron is a healthy, fast-growing plant that was very quick to produce tasty little peppers (when cooked). It's constantly p...Read Moreroducing 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!
Plant is very healthy and productive. 2 or 3 plants will keep an average family supplied with peppers for delicious tapas all summer long...Read More. 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.
They're also called "Spanish Roulette" because you can't tell which are the hot ones until you bite into them.
I got mine ...Read More
Pimiento de Padron is a healthy, fast-growing plant that was very quick to produce tasty little peppers (when cooked). It's constantly p...Read More
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. ...Read More
Plant is very healthy and productive. 2 or 3 plants will keep an average family supplied with peppers for delicious tapas all summer long...Read More
55 days, an heirloom from Spain. Small, sweet chili-size peppers; about 20% will be hot.