How long does it take for Padron peppers to grow?

How long does it take for Padron peppers to grow?

Padron peppers are short season peppers, and they begin to harvest in about 65 days after starting from seed. These heirloom peppers are beloved by gardeners because they are extremely early and highly productive, giving you peppers long before other pepper varieties come to harvest. Planting them in warm conditions is best for fastest growth! Make sure not to overwater or underwater them for the best success – they don't like to have soggy roots, nor do they like to dry out completely. Use mulch such as grass clippings to keep the soil evenly moist and water consistently as needed.

Padron pepper seeds are easy to grow!

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat with a seedling heat mat for best success, and make sure they're under bright light and kept moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days – the warmer they are the faster they will sprout! Transplant Padron pepper seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Make sure to harden off your seedlings, and wait for until the outdoor temperatures have warmed up to over 60-65˚ F consistently (even at night) before transplanting them in the evening or early morning (don't transplant them in the heat of the day, which can shock them). Plant them directly into rich soil, 24” apart or into large 3 gallon containers. Harvest when full size.

What can you make with Padron Peppers?
There are a ton of recipes you can make with Padron Peppers, including the classic recipe, Spanish Padron peppers sauteed in olive oil with salt in a cast iron skillet; or they can be pickled or stuffed, and even battered and fried! You'll love their flavor  We also like to add them into stews to add more flavor and a bit of heat.