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Rocoto Red Seeds

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[C. pubescens] Rocoto Red, high, with thick, crunchy flesh almost like a bell pepper heat.

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Rocoto Red Seeds

Rocoto Red Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum pubescens, with rounded, deep red fruits with characteristic black seeds and thick flesh.

The Rocoto red Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces rounded, deep red fruits with characteristic black seeds and thick flesh.

How to Sow Rocoto red

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Rocoto red

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Rocoto red

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Rocoto red

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Rocoto red

the fruits have a high, with thick, crunchy flesh almost like a bell pepper heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Rocoto red

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Rocoto red

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g