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Rocoto Red

Rocoto Red chilli seeds.What a plant! We definitely have a soft spot for this chilli. Superb chillies these are. Big, plump pods. These chillies take for ever to change colour, but the wait is well worth it. Pods are crunchy, very juicy and simply delicious. Ideal for salsas and sauces, these pods are deceptively hot. But a superb heat. A great heat. Also a very unusual plant. Part of the Pubescens genus, these plants are covered in hairs and pods have black seeds. Rocoto seeds can be a little more temperamental to get out of the starting blocks as they have very thick and hard seed coats. So our advice is to presoak the seeds before germination! Once Rocotos get going, they are a pleasure. These plants prefer the cooler temperatures, so not well suited to our peak summer weather and possibly a plant that would prefer less sunshine in our peak summer times. But a great plant that will enjoy the cooler spring and autumn temperatures. Expect your harvest late autumn.

Chilli Heat
Medium
Growing Environment
Open Pollinated
Plant Size
Medium - Large
Species
C. Pubescens
Type
Rocoto
Colour
Green
Red


Frost Zone		Frost Free Zone
Start: Spring \| ~~Summer~~ \| ~~Autumn~~ \| Winter		Start: Spring \| Summer \| Autumn \| Winter
Germinate indoors 2 months before last frost - July/August. In trays/pots. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water!		Germinate indoors in trays or start outdoors directly. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water!
Take outdoors (South Africa: October) when night time temps are constant above 10ºC.		Outdoor night time temps must be constant above 10ºC.
Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks.		Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks.