Chilli Padron

CHILLI: PADRON

( CAPSICUM ANNUUM )

HEAT LEVEL: MEDIUM

Mild to medium heat mild when picked young & green at around 8cm long, though growing conditions will effect heat.

Used in tapas in Spain.

Grow 3 per square metre.

Highly productive.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – DEC

Temperate: AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.

GROWING TIPS

10-21 days till germination 6mm deep.

Transplant 45cm apart in full sun and keep moist.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers or leaf growth will be promoted over fruit.

Prefers warmer temperatures.

DAYS TO HARVEST

85 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS