Distinctive Hot Flavor
Produces spicy peppers with a strong heat level and distinctive fruity flavor.
Spicy Pepper Rocoto Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Spicy Pepper Rocoto Seeds
Rocoto Pepper, botanically known as Capsicum pubescens, is a distinctive hot pepper variety native to the Andean regions of South America. It is recognized for its thick-walled, juicy fruits, spicy flavor, dark seeds, and attractive purple flowers. Rocoto peppers are popular in home vegetable gardens and are widely used in sauces, stuffed pepper recipes, and traditional spicy dishes.
Rocoto Hot Pepper
South American Variety
Spicy Edible Fruits
Vegetable Gardening
Key Features
Thick-Walled Fruits
Develops fleshy, juicy pepper fruits suitable for stuffing, cooking, and sauces.
Dark Pepper Seeds
Characterized by unusual dark brown to black seeds, a distinctive feature of Rocoto peppers.
Purple Flowers
Produces attractive purple to violet flowers that add ornamental interest to the plant.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Capsicum pubescens
Native to the Andes region
Distinctive dark-colored seeds
Purple to violet flowers
Thick and juicy pepper fruits
Hot and fruity pepper flavor
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Ideal for sauces and stuffed peppers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum pubescens |
| Common Name | Rocoto Pepper; Tree Pepper; Manzano Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Hot Pepper Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Perennial Pepper Plant |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Shrub-Like Growth |
| Fruit Color | Red or Yellow, Depending on Variety |
| Flower Color | Purple to Violet |
| Seed Color | Dark Brown to Black |
| Heat Level | Approximately 30,000–100,000 SHU |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally 9–11 for Outdoor Perennial Growing |
| Planting Season | Spring or During Warm Growing Conditions |
| Growing Season | Warm Season; Long Growing Period |
| Sowing Method | Indoor Seed Starting or Direct Sowing in Warm Climates |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–30 Days or Longer |
| Germination Temperature | 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Watering | Regular Watering; Avoid Waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | 3–6 Feet |
| Plant Spacing | 24–36 Inches |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 90–150 Days, Depending on Conditions |
| Primary Uses | Cooking, Stuffed Peppers, Hot Sauces, and Salsas |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start Seeds Indoors
Start Rocoto pepper seeds in a seed-starting tray approximately 8–12 weeks before the intended outdoor planting period. Use a warm seed-starting medium.
Start Rocoto pepper seeds in a seed-starting tray approximately 8–12 weeks before the intended outdoor planting period. Use a warm seed-starting medium.
Step 2: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C). Germination may take several weeks.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C). Germination may take several weeks.
Step 3: Transplant Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them into individual containers or prepared garden beds.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them into individual containers or prepared garden beds.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Use fertile, well-drained soil and provide regular watering without creating waterlogged conditions.
Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Use fertile, well-drained soil and provide regular watering without creating waterlogged conditions.
Step 5: Harvest Mature Peppers
Allow the fruits to develop their mature red or yellow color, depending on the variety. Harvest carefully when the peppers are fully developed.
Allow the fruits to develop their mature red or yellow color, depending on the variety. Harvest carefully when the peppers are fully developed.
Grow Unique and Flavorful Rocoto Peppers
Spicy Pepper Rocoto Seeds are an interesting choice for gardeners who enjoy distinctive hot pepper varieties. With their purple flowers, dark seeds, thick-walled fruits, and bold spicy flavor, Rocoto peppers bring something special to vegetable gardens and culinary gardens. Provide suitable warmth, moisture, and growing space for healthy plant development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful answers about Rocoto pepper germination, fruit characteristics, and growing requirements.
Why are Rocoto pepper seeds black instead of white?
Rocoto peppers are unusual because their mature seeds are naturally dark brown to black, unlike the cream-colored seeds found in many other pepper varieties. This is one of the distinguishing characteristics of Capsicum pubescens.
How long does it take Rocoto pepper seeds to germinate?
Rocoto pepper seeds generally take around 14–30 days to germinate under favorable conditions, although germination can take longer. Consistent warmth, suitable moisture, and fresh viable seeds help encourage successful germination.
How hot are Rocoto peppers compared to other chili peppers?
Rocoto peppers typically range from approximately 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), depending on the variety and growing conditions. They are considerably hotter than jalapeños and offer a distinctive fruity flavor with strong heat.