pepper 'Padron'

Sow indoors from mid-February to early April on the surface of small pots filled with good quality seed compost and maintain a constant temperature between 21-25C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when two true leaves have formed and grow on in a sunny, sheltered spot. Water regularly and feed with a high potash liquid fertiliser once the first fruit has set. Harvest when peppers are small and still green. See vegetable cultivation

Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

May be susceptible to grey moulds and blossom end rot