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Attribute Rocoto Pepper Remove Rocoto San Isidro Remove
Scoville range 30,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum pubescens Capsicum pubescens
Origin Peru/Andes Peru
Ripe color Red, Orange, Yellow Red
Pod size 2-3 inches 2-3 inches
Flavor profile Apple-like flavor with surprising heat Very hot
Culinary uses Rocoto relleno (stuffed), salsa roja Extra hot rocoto variant
Growing difficulty Moderate to Difficult Moderate
Days to harvest 120-150 days 120-150 days
Plant height 48-72 inches 48-60 inches
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