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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 produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum pubescens, with rounded, deep red fruits with characteristic black seeds and thick flesh.
plant grows 60-100 cm and produces rounded, deep red fruits with characteristic black seeds and thick flesh.
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.
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.
it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.
it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.
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.
like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.