{"product_id":"locoto-chilli-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Locoto Chilli Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eLocoto 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. 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data-end=\"855\"\u003eApple-shaped colorful peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"suznpy\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eStrong, bold flavor variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1606\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e38ewf\" data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum pubescens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wft2kl\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eCommon Name (US):\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocoto \/ Locoto Chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qp04wc\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" 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