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Capsicum, Pepper (Sweet), Tapas Spanish Padron ~ 20 seeds

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Full-Sun
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
  $3.69

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A great variety for containers!

These hard-to-find, authentic specialty peppers are from the Galicia region of Spain. Picked small, then quickly sizzled in fruity olive oil, Padron peppers make delicious traditional Spanish "Tapas" appetizers. Once you taste these savory little mouthfuls, you are guaranteed to want more! The tapered fruits begin bearing earlier than other peppers, and produce in abundance over a very long harvest season.

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Sow Seeds Indoors: Feb – March 
Days To Germinate: 10 – 21 days 
Transplant Outdoors: May – June (cold winters), April – June (warm winters)
Mature Height: 2 feet 
Transplant To Harvest: 80 – 85 days 

STARTING & GROWING
In early spring, start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are in the 55°F (13°C) range. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm 75°F (24°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall, transplant 3 inches apart into deeper containers. Maintain at 70°F (21°C). Feed with half-strength liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. When weather is 55°F (13°C) both day and night, gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. Transplant 1 1/2 feet apart into rich soil in full sun. Peppers need full sun at least 6 hours per day. Prepare soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant only robust seedlings with well-developed roots and mulch well to maintain even soil moisture. Water regularly and consistently and fertilize several times a month.

HARVESTING & PREPARING
For traditional Tapas, harvest the abundant little pointed fruits at no more than 2 inches long. At this small size, they are fragrant and flavorful; larger fruits get very spicy. To serve: Sauté the Tapas peppers quickly in a little hot olive oil just until the skins are glossy and slightly charred. To finish, sprinkle with coarse salt and enjoy while still hot. Most Padrons are mild, but occasionally one little pepper will have more spice — this is traditional and even sought after in Spain. 

More Information

Brand Renee's Garden
Seed Packet Type Vegetables
Common Family Name Pepper
Sun Preference Full-Sun
Bloom Time Late Summer, Fall
Plant Life Cycle Annual
Mature Height (Range) 13" - 24"
Spacing in Row transplant 18"
Planting Depth 1/4"
Days to Germination 10-21 days
Days to Maturity 80-85 days

Product Questions (12)

Starting times will vary depending on the vegetable you are growing. Each seed packet will have specific sowing instructions for that type of vegetable. Some plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, should be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost...
The process of bringing seeds outside is called hardening off. Hardening off is generally done sometime after the seedling has two full sets of normal leaves. In Minnesota, you want to begin hardening off seedlings in late April/early May.  To ...
If you have a southern facing window with all day sun, you may grow seedlings in a windowsill. Be sure to rotate the seedlings frequently to ensure the plants do not lean heavily towards the sun. For more even results, use a grow light, positioned roughly...
We recommend using either high intensity T5 fluorescent bulbs, or LED grow lights. Both setups will produce excellent results. T5s are the typical grow light, are economical and come in frequencies that are helpful for plant development. LED technology...
Grow lights should be kept roughly 4-5” above the top of seedling leaves. If you are using very powerful LEDs, you could even keep them 8-10” away.
Grow lights should be used to mimic a natural sunlight cycle for plants. We recommend using them 12 hours a day, from roughly 7am to 7pm.  
A variety of seedling trays exist for seed starting. If you are starting smaller seeds, a simple peat cell tray works great. However, the larger the seed, the larger the initial pot should be. If you are starting larger seeds indoors such as: sunflowers...
Do not start any type of fertilizer regime for young seedlings until they have at least two full sets of regular leaves. Start with a root stimulator, then after a month you may move on to a gentle, weak (half strength) water-based fertilizer. Remember...
Let the roots tell you when to transplant. When you begin to see the seedling’s root growing out of the bottom of their current pot, it is time to transplant up to something larger. We recommend using a 4” nursery pot to transplant most seedlings. In...
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The big three tips are: 1) Staking and training 2) Feeding and watering and 3) Harvesting and enjoying. 1) Keeping plants trained and staked allows air circulation around crops and provides much-needed support for produce as it grows...
Gertens does carry an assortment of both perennials, as well as annual and perennial wildflower mixes. It is important to remember when growing perennials, that you will not get any flowers the first year of growth. It often takes a perennial 2-3 years...
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