Apple-Shaped Peppers
Produces rounded, thick-fleshed peppers with an appearance similar to small apples.
Manzano Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Manzano Pepper Seeds
Manzano Pepper, also known as Rocoto Pepper, is a distinctive hot pepper variety known for its round, apple-shaped fruits, thick flesh, and dark purple flowers. The peppers typically mature from green to yellow or orange and contain characteristic black seeds. This productive perennial pepper plant grows well in suitable warm climates and garden conditions.
Rocoto Pepper
Hot Pepper Variety
Apple-Shaped Fruits
Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Distinctive Black Seeds
Features characteristic dark-colored seeds that distinguish Manzano peppers from many other pepper varieties.
Dark Purple Flowers
Produces attractive purple flowers that add ornamental interest to the vegetable garden.
Thick-Fleshed Fruits
Develops juicy, thick-walled peppers suitable for fresh cooking, sauces, and stuffing.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Capsicum pubescens
Also known as Rocoto Pepper
Round, apple-shaped fruits
Green fruits mature to yellow or orange
Distinctive black seeds
Attractive purple flowers
Thick, juicy pepper walls
Suitable for containers and gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum pubescens |
| Common Name | Manzano Pepper; Rocoto Pepper; Tree Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Perennial Pepper Plant |
| Fruit Shape | Round to Apple-Shaped |
| Fruit Color | Green when immature; commonly yellow or orange when mature |
| Seed Color | Black |
| Flower Color | Purple to violet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching, shrubby plant |
| Plant Height | Approximately 3–6 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–11; varies with local climate |
| Planting Season | Spring or when suitable growing temperatures are available |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–30 days or longer |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering with consistent soil moisture |
| Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches, depending on plant growth |
| Uses | Fresh Cooking, Stuffing, Sauces, and Vegetable Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Manzano Pepper seeds. Soaking seeds in lukewarm water for several hours may help with water absorption before planting.
Select healthy Manzano Pepper seeds. Soaking seeds in lukewarm water for several hours may help with water absorption before planting.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Use a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Choose containers with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Use a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Choose containers with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in the growing medium. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in the growing medium. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Step 4: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide temperatures around 70–85°F (21–29°C). Germination may take several weeks.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide temperatures around 70–85°F (21–29°C). Germination may take several weeks.
Step 5: Transplant and Care
Transplant established seedlings into larger containers or garden beds. Provide suitable sunlight, regular watering, and support if the plants become heavily loaded with fruits.
Transplant established seedlings into larger containers or garden beds. Provide suitable sunlight, regular watering, and support if the plants become heavily loaded with fruits.
Grow Unique Manzano Peppers in Your Garden
Add Manzano Pepper to your vegetable garden for its distinctive apple-shaped fruits, thick flesh, and attractive purple flowers. With suitable temperatures, fertile soil, and consistent care, this unusual pepper variety can provide flavorful harvests for home cooking and garden enjoyment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Manzano Pepper germination, fruit characteristics, and growing requirements.
Why are Manzano Pepper seeds black?
Manzano Pepper belongs to Capsicum pubescens, a pepper species recognized by its naturally dark brown to black seeds. This is a distinctive characteristic of the variety and helps distinguish it from many common pepper types that have light-colored seeds.
Are Manzano peppers hotter than regular bell peppers?
Yes. Manzano peppers are hot chili peppers with considerably more heat than sweet bell peppers. Their heat level can vary by variety and growing conditions. They are commonly used in spicy sauces, fresh cooking, and stuffed pepper recipes.
Can Manzano Pepper plants grow in cooler climates?
Manzano Pepper plants prefer mild to warm growing conditions and can tolerate cooler temperatures better than many tropical pepper varieties. However, they are sensitive to frost and extreme heat. In cooler regions, growing them in containers can make it easier to protect plants from unsuitable weather.