About This Pepper
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
Culinary Uses
South American highlands cuisine
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Difficult
Days to Harvest
120-150 days
Plant Height
48-72 inches