Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper is a rare heirloom chili variety from the Andes, known for its thick-walled apple-shaped fruits, black seeds, and distinctive spicy heat. The plant produces lush green foliage with striking purple flowers, followed by bright red peppers when mature. It performs best in cooler growing conditions compared to most chili types. Ideal for home gardens, specialty pepper cultivation, and container growing.

Features

• Thick-walled apple-shaped hot peppers
• Unique purple flowering chili plant
• Black seeds characteristic of species
• Suitable for cooler climates
• High-yield heirloom chili variety
• Bold spicy culinary flavor
• Ideal for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens
• Common Name (US): Rocoto / Manzano Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Hot Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial chili shrub (grown as annual 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