Padron - Hot Pepper

This Landrace or ancient variety, comes from northwest Spain. Abundant fruit average 2 inches long. The heat is classed as mild, but, in drought conditions gets much hotter. Fruit ripens to red and gets spicier in maturity. Tradionally used as a Frying Pepper. The locals remove the stems to prevent bitterness. Cooking time on high heat for 5 minutes. 500 to 2500 Scoville heat units.