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Padron Pepper — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Padron Pepper
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 60°F and frost danger passes.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, even moisture
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright to dark green when harvested young
Size: 1-1 1/2"
Shape: Small, elongated cone with thin walls
Flavour: Mostly sweet and mild, with occasional hot peppers (1,500-2,500 Scoville)

In the kitchen

Traditional Spanish tapas, grilling with sea salt, stir-fries, pickling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, pepper weevil, spider mites
Diseases: Bacterial spot, pepper mosaic virus, anthracnose
Resistance: Good resistance to common pepper ailments

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with strong scent compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures

OreganoRepels pests like cucumber beetles and provides ground cover

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and adds beneficial insects

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete and help break up soil for pepper roots

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve pepper growth and flavor

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth

Walnut TreesProduce juglone toxin that stunts or kills pepper plants

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Padron Pepper

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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