“Named after the town where they originated.  Harvest Padron peppers when they are 1-1 1/2″ long.  About 1 out of 20 fruits will be hot, and the rest mild.  All the fruits become hot if allowed to grow 2-3″ long.  Padrones are served sautéed in olive oil with a little sea salt, and eaten as tapas (appetizers) in Spain.”  Text from Johnny’s Select Seeds.