About Rocoto Manzano
Rocoto Manzano (Apple Rocoto) is C. pubescens variety shaped like small apple. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. These unique peppers have black seeds unlike other species. Thick fleshy walls perfect for stuffing. Essential in Peruvian cuisine for rocoto relleno. Requires cool nights to set fruit. The fruity flavor is distinctive. Very large plants can become perennial in mild climates. Shows unique C. pubescens characteristics. Cold-tolerant unlike most peppers.
Flavor profile
Hot with fruity notes
In the kitchen
South American highlands cuisine
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- 120-150 days
- Plant height
- 48-72 inches
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