Overview of Chilli Pepper Pimiento'de Padron

A padrón pepper has an elongated, green, and is about 2 inches (5 cm) long. The pepper has a mild flavour, but some exemplars are quite hot. This property has given rise to the popular aphorism "Os pimentos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non" which means Padrón peppers, some are hot, and some are not. And it is also known that the peppers become spicier as they mature.

More to love in Chilli Pepper Pimiento'de Padron: 

• The peppers are an excellent source of vitamins C and K. 
• As well as being rich in fibre, they are not too hot, not too sweet.
• You get vitamin C which is an essential antioxidant. 
• The pepper helps to keep our cells, skin, blood vessels and bones healthy.
• Good for wound healing and plays a crucial role in blood clotting

Benefits of Chilli Pepper Pimiento'de Padron

Padron Pepper is associated with several health benefits. Additionally, they are good sources of fibre, which help improve digestion and provide excellent nutritional value. It helps the body to fight free radicals inflammation, promotes weight loss and supports the digestive system. They also help to lower high blood pressure by improving blood circulation and reducing blood pressure. In the case of high blood pressure, this can be used to reduce your blood pressure or lose weight.

How to sow and care for Chilli Pepper Pimiento'de Padron

We will provide you with healthy Padron Pepper seeds so that you can start them in small containers 9-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds in moist, well-drained potting soil at a depth of between 1 and 2 cm. Many standard potting soil mixes are suitable for pepper seeds.

Keep the soil temperature warm during the planting process. Maintain moderate moisture in the soil, without making it soggy. The soil should be watered when it is just beginning to dry out. Padron Pepper requires regular watering, but it should not be overwatered. 

Once the Padron Pepper seedlings sprout, it is best to wait until they have sprouted a few leaves. Place the plants in their holes after removing the tiny plants. Fill the holes with topsoil after placing the plants in their holes. You should transplant the seedlings during a cloudy or early evening period to allow them to adapt to the new environment before the sun hits them full force.

The plant should be thinned to 80 cm to 1 m and the rows to 2-3 m. Place pepper babies in full sun in warm climates, but provide them with some shade in summer. Keep the plants well hydrated for the best results.

Note: This information is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Days to Maturity: 80-85 
• Growing Habit: Bush
• Growing Season: Spring
• Growing Conditions: Warm
• Sun: min. 6 hours daily
• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Species: Capsicum annuum 
• Origin: Galicia, Spain 
• Scoville scale: 500 to 2,500 SHU
• Use: Sauce, Salad, etc

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