
Plants of the Southwest
Padron Chile
Heirloom traditionally harvested green and small. Sweet, mild flavor. Eat off the stem after quickly frying in olive oil and a sprinkle of coarse salt. Or tempura. Or dry for later salsas. Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting or direct sow in long warm-season areas. Sow 1/4" deep, 12-14" apart. Requires steady warmth and moisture to germinate. (50 seeds)
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