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Growing Shishito & Padrón Peppers in Santa Cruz: The Perfect Peppers for Coastal Gardens
Shishito and padrón peppers are the rare warm-season crops that actually thrive in Santa Cruz County's cooler microclimates. These mild, thin-walled peppers produce prolifically, mature quickly, and taste incredible when blistered in a hot pan. Here's how to grow them in every Santa Cruz microclimate.