About This Pepper
Gernika (Guernica) is Basque equivalent of Padrón. Rating 500-2,500 SHU with variable heat. Named for famous Basque town. Same tradition of blistering with salt. Some mild, some surprisingly hot. Important in Basque cuisine. Prepared identically to Padrón. Very productive plants. Shows Basque pepper tradition. The gambling aspect is similar. Important regional variety.
Flavor Profile
Mild, occasional hot
Culinary Uses
Basque version of Padrón
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Easy
Days to Harvest
65-75 days
Plant Height
24-30 inches