About This Pepper
Rocoto Canario is yellow pubescens with black seeds. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers good heat. Bright yellow fruits unlike common red rocotos. The thick flesh is characteristic of pubescens. Black seeds identify pubescens species. Used in yellow rocoto relleno. The apple-like crisp texture is distinctive. Needs cool nights to set fruit. Popular yellow variant. Shows color diversity in rocotos.
Flavor Profile
Hot heat
Culinary Uses
Yellow rocoto, black seeds
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Moderate
Days to Harvest
120-150 days
Plant Height
48-60 inches