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Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper Seeds
Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper, botanically known as Capsicum pubescens, is a distinctive hot pepper variety famous for its round to apple-shaped red fruits, thick fleshy walls, and bold spicy flavor. Native to the Andean regions of South America, this unusual pepper features attractive purple flowers, hairy green foliage, and naturally dark-colored seeds. Red Manzano Rocoto is an excellent choice for gardeners interested in growing unique gourmet chillies for fresh cooking, sauces, stuffing, and homemade spicy recipes.
Red Manzano Pepper
Hot Rocoto Variety
Thick-Walled Fruits
Unique Black Seeds
Key Features
Distinctive Black Seeds
Features naturally dark brown to black seeds, one of the most recognizable characteristics of the Capsicum pubescens species.
Strong Chilli Heat
Delivers substantial heat with a rich pepper flavor, making it suitable for spicy sauces and traditional chilli preparations.
Beautiful Purple Flowers
Produces distinctive purple flowers and attractive hairy foliage that make this pepper interesting to grow in vegetable gardens.
Product Highlights
Distinctive Red Manzano Rocoto variety
Botanical name: Capsicum pubescens
Round to apple-shaped pepper fruits
Thick and juicy fruit walls
Naturally black-colored seeds
Attractive purple pepper flowers
Strong and flavorful chilli heat
Suitable for fresh cooking and sauces
Can be grown in garden beds and large containers
Distinctive Andean pepper species
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum pubescens |
| Common Name | Red Manzano Pepper, Red Rocoto, Tree Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-pollinated vegetable pepper seeds (verify supplier identity) |
| Variety | Red Manzano Rocoto |
| Fruit Color | Red when fully ripe |
| Fruit Shape | Round to apple-shaped |
| Fruit Characteristics | Thick-walled, fleshy and juicy |
| Seed Color | Dark brown to black |
| Flower Color | Purple to violet |
| Flavor | Rich, distinctive pepper flavor with strong heat |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, branching perennial pepper plant |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately 7–11; protection and growing conditions affect survival |
| Planting Season | Warm season; start seeds indoors before the outdoor growing season |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in a warm seed-starting medium |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–28 days, depending on seed freshness and conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20–25°C |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 95–130 days; varies with climate and growing conditions |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial sun; afternoon protection can help in very hot climates |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 2–4 feet under suitable garden conditions; can grow larger |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches, depending on available growing space |
| Uses | Fresh cooking, hot sauces, stuffing, pickling and culinary preparations |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Red Manzano Rocoto seeds and prepare a clean seed-starting tray. Use a light, well-draining seed-starting mix to encourage healthy seedling development.
Select healthy Red Manzano Rocoto seeds and prepare a clean seed-starting tray. Use a light, well-draining seed-starting mix to encourage healthy seedling development.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in moist seed-starting medium. Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–25°C for suitable germination. Germination may take several weeks.
Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in moist seed-starting medium. Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–25°C for suitable germination. Germination may take several weeks.
Step 3: Provide Proper Light
Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and sufficient warmth. Avoid excessive watering and ensure the growing medium does not remain soggy.
Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and sufficient warmth. Avoid excessive watering and ensure the growing medium does not remain soggy.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
When seedlings develop several sets of true leaves, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions. Transplant into fertile soil or large containers with good drainage after suitable weather conditions have established.
When seedlings develop several sets of true leaves, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions. Transplant into fertile soil or large containers with good drainage after suitable weather conditions have established.
Step 5: Maintain Healthy Growth
Water consistently and provide adequate sunlight. In extremely hot climates, protect plants from intense afternoon heat. Add organic matter to the soil and provide support when branches become heavy.
Water consistently and provide adequate sunlight. In extremely hot climates, protect plants from intense afternoon heat. Add organic matter to the soil and provide support when branches become heavy.
Step 6: Harvest the Red Peppers
Allow the fruits to develop their characteristic red color before harvesting for fully ripe peppers. Use garden scissors to remove fruits carefully without damaging the branches.
Allow the fruits to develop their characteristic red color before harvesting for fully ripe peppers. Use garden scissors to remove fruits carefully without damaging the branches.
Grow Something Unique with Red Manzano Rocoto Peppers
Bring a distinctive Andean pepper variety to your vegetable garden with Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper Seeds. Known for their attractive purple flowers, unusual black seeds, thick-walled red fruits, and bold chilli flavor, these peppers are an exciting addition for adventurous home gardeners and chilli enthusiasts. Provide suitable growing temperatures, fertile soil, and consistent moisture to encourage healthy plants and a rewarding pepper harvest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper Seeds, including their unusual black seeds, growing requirements, and distinctive fruits.
Why do Red Manzano Rocoto peppers have black seeds instead of white seeds?
Red Manzano Rocoto belongs to the Capsicum pubescens species, which naturally produces dark brown to black, slightly rough seeds. This is a distinctive botanical characteristic that separates Rocoto peppers from many commonly grown chilli varieties, which generally have pale-colored seeds. The dark seed color is normal for this pepper species.
Are Red Manzano Rocoto peppers hotter than regular jalapeño peppers?
Yes, Red Manzano Rocoto peppers are generally much hotter than jalapeños. Rocoto peppers are known for their substantial chilli heat and thick, juicy flesh. Their heat intensity can vary according to the particular seed line, growing conditions, and fruit maturity. They are particularly suitable for people who enjoy bold, spicy flavours.
Can Red Manzano Rocoto peppers grow in hot tropical climates?
Red Manzano Rocoto peppers can be grown in suitable tropical and subtropical environments, but they generally prefer cooler conditions than many common chilli varieties. In very hot climates, intense afternoon sunlight and prolonged high temperatures may affect flowering and fruit development. Choose a location with morning sunlight, partial afternoon shade, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent watering to support healthy growth.