Rocoto Seeds – Spicy Pepper

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Product description

Rocoto is a traditional hot pepper variety known for its bold flavor and unique thick walls. With its crisp texture and strong heat, it is a favorite in authentic sauces and culinary dishes. These seeds produce sturdy plants that thrive in warm conditions and provide a steady harvest throughout the season.


Features and Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Pepper (Capsicum pubescens)

  • Variety: Rocoto (Spicy Pepper Type)

  • Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plant with purple flowers

  • Maturity: 90–120 days from transplanting

  • Fruit Characteristics: Thick-walled, medium to large peppers with high heat level

  • Growing Season: Warm season crop; best in late spring through summer

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

  • Sowing Months:

    • Zones 9–11: February–June

    • Zones 7–8: March–May

    • Zones 5–6: April–May (start indoors, transplant after frost)

  • Light Requirements: Full sun

  • Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

  • Watering: Regular watering; avoid waterlogging

  • Uses: Culinary dishes, sauces, salsas, and seasoning