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Padrón Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Scientific Name
Capsicum annuum
Family
Solanaceae
Origin
Padrón, Galicia, Spain
Type
Annual
60-70 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Mild and sweet, occasionally hot (1 in 10 rule)
- Blistered in olive oil (classic tapa)
- Sprinkled with sea salt
- Stuffed with cheese
- Grilled as side dish
- Added to stir-fries
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
Not recommended
Harvest
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Health Benefits
- Rich in vitamin C
- Contains capsaicin with pain-relief properties
- Metabolism-boosting compounds
- Antioxidant-rich
- May aid digestion