Spanish Padron Tapas Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum 'Spanish Padron Tapas'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

Spanish Padron Tapas Pepper plant details

Spanish Padron Tapas Pepper is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spanish Padron Tapas Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spanish Padron Tapas Pepper

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

2’ plants bear lots of tapered green peppers that are picked small and quickly sizzled in fruity olive oil and eaten at room temperature…they can also be stuffed with a little cheese or meat before their bath in oil. Lovely pepper flavor is addictive! This is THE traditional tapas pepper in Spain. Vigorous plants bear early and keep producing often through fall. Full sun, decent soil, regular water.