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| Attribute | Rocoto Canario Remove | Rocoto San Isidro Remove | Rocoto Brown Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum pubescens | Capsicum pubescens | Capsicum pubescens |
| Origin | Peru | Peru | South America |
| Ripe color | Yellow | Red | Brown |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Hot heat | Very hot | Hot with earthy notes |
| Culinary uses | Yellow rocoto, black seeds | Extra hot rocoto variant | Specialty Andean dishes |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Moderate | Difficult |
| Days to harvest | 120-150 days | 120-150 days | 120-150 days |
| Plant height | 48-60 inches | 48-60 inches | 48-72 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.