About Rocoto Brown
Rocoto Brown is brown variant of C. pubescens. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers good heat. The brown color is unusual and striking. Black seeds present as in all pubescens. Thick walls perfect for stuffing. Flavor has earthy undertones. Requires cool growing conditions. Less common than red or yellow varieties. Large vigorous plants. Shows color diversity in ancient species.
Flavor profile
Hot with earthy notes
In the kitchen
Specialty Andean dishes
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- 120-150 days
- Plant height
- 48-72 inches
Sources
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