Locoto Chilli Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Locoto Chilli, also known as Rocoto pepper, is a unique high-altitude chilli variety valued for its thick-walled, apple-shaped fruits and intense heat. The plant produces lush green foliage and striking purple flowers, followed by round peppers that can range from red to orange and yellow when mature. It thrives in cooler climates compared to other chillies and prefers well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Ideal for home vegetable gardens, containers, and specialty spice cultivation.

Features

• Thick-walled hot chilli peppers
• Distinctive purple flowering plant
• Suitable for cooler growing climates
• High-yield fruiting vegetable plant
• Ideal for home spice gardens
• Apple-shaped colorful peppers
• Strong, bold flavor variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens
• Common Name (US): Rocoto / Locoto Chilli
• Seed Type / Variety: Hot Pepper Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial chilli shrub (grown annually in cold regions)
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart