{"product_id":"pepper-hot-padron-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Pepper Hot Padron 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(185, 120, 15);\"\u003ePadron Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e produces distinctive Spanish peppers with a mostly mild, savory flavor and an occasional surprise of heat. The fruits range from approximately 500 to 2,500 Scoville Heat Units and are well suited to containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Named for the town where they originated, Padron peppers are traditionally harvested at 1–1½ inches long, quickly sautéed in olive oil, finished with sea salt, and served as Spanish tapas. About 1 out of 20 fruits may be hot, while fruits left to grow 2–3 inches long become hot. Ripens green to red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 87%. Test Date: 12\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Padron Pepper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Tapas Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest the small green fruits at the traditional size, blister them in olive oil, and finish with sea salt for a classic appetizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMostly Mild with a Surprise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most peppers are relatively mild, but about 1 in 20 may deliver unexpected heat, giving the harvest its famous Spanish Roulette character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Increases with Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits harvested at 1–1½ inches are typically milder, while fruits allowed to reach 2–3 inches become hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow Padron peppers in containers, garden plots, raised beds, or greenhouses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular picking encourages continued production throughout the warm growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a traditional pepper with a distinctive history and a savory, versatile taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost to give this warm-season pepper a strong head start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide Sunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Containers should have drainage holes and a quality potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep and keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant Safely:\u003c\/strong\u003e Move plants outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 55°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 18–24 inches between plants, with additional room for airflow in humid conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings without letting plants wilt repeatedly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and Feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake plants if branches become heavy with fruit. Start with balanced fertilizer, then avoid excessive nitrogen once flowering begins so plants focus on fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Often:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick fruits at 1–1½ inches for the classic milder Padron experience, or leave some fruits longer for more heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle with Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because individual fruits can vary in heat, consider wearing gloves when harvesting and avoid touching your eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® has supplied premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e We support local agriculture and communities through our commitment to Texas-grown business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We stand behind our commitment to safe, dependable seed and honest product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our vegetable seed offerings are provided in accordance with applicable seed-selling and labeling requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Tapas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté whole 1–1½-inch peppers in olive oil until blistered, then sprinkle with sea salt and serve warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill whole peppers until the skins char and soften, then serve as a side dish or appetizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast Padron peppers with olive oil and garlic for a simple accompaniment to grains, meats, or crusty bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve small peppers in a vinegar brine for a bright, tangy condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice raw peppers into sandwiches, bowls, and salads for crisp texture and gentle green-pepper flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eOrder Padron Pepper Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eGrow your own Spanish tapas peppers and enjoy a mostly mild harvest with an occasional fiery surprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate nutrition for 1 ounce of raw Padron pepper, based on harvested peppers rather than planting seeds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.4 grams, about 1% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.5 grams, about 2% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.3 grams, about 1% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18 milligrams, about 20% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 micrograms RAE, about 2% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 milligrams, about 1% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutrition varies with growing conditions, harvest size, variety, preparation, and serving size. 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