About This Pepper
Rocoto Red is classic red C. pubescens variety. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. Black seeds distinguish from all other common peppers. Very thick fleshy walls. Essential in Andean cuisine. Grows at high altitudes where other peppers fail. Requires cool temperatures. The fruity flavor is unique to species. Can tolerate light frost. Ancient cultivated species in Andes.
Flavor Profile
Hot, fruity
Culinary Uses
Andean cuisine, stuffing
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Difficult
Days to Harvest
120-150 days
Plant Height
48-72 inches