Rocoto Chili Pepper (Capsicum pubescens) seeds
- Native to the high levels of Bolivia, the Rocoto doesn't like direct sun and appreciates cooler temperatures. The large, thick-walled pods with black seeds have a quite special flavour.
- Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.
Regular price:
€4.99
Product number: CAP17 GTIN: 4250601201542
Description
The chili pepper tree 'Rocoto' (Capsicum pubescens) is a very special variety which fits the cooler Central European climate particulaly well. It comes from the Central and South America and especially in Bolivia's highlands and does not appreciate direct sunlight, while it welcomes cooler night temperatures - which is why it also feels quite at home in Europe.
The name 'Rocoto' can be traced back to the Incas, who called it 'rocot uchu', which means 'broad chili' and indicates the shape of the fruits. They are mostly of round, apple- or pear-shaped appearance in many variations and are yellow or red. The chilis are very fleshy and thick-walled and have peculiar black seeds.
The name 'Rocoto' can be traced back to the Incas, who called it 'rocot uchu', which means 'broad chili' and indicates the shape of the fruits. They are mostly of round, apple- or pear-shaped appearance in many variations and are yellow or red. The chilis are very fleshy and thick-walled and have peculiar black seeds.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Solanaceae |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, October, September |
| Root system | Heart roots |
Growing instructions
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Sunlight | Halbschatten, Shade |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
| Good companion plants | Beans, Knoblauch, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtium |
| Bad companion plants | Celeriac, Cucumber, Peas, Potatoes, Tomatoes |
Sowing and care
Other names
Botanical name: Capsicum pubescens, C. lanceifolium, Brachistus lanceifolius
Spanish: rocoto, locoto, morongo, perrón, chile de cera, chile manzano
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