{"product_id":"red-manzano-rocoto-pepper-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Red Manzano Rocoto Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eRed 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. 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data-end=\"800\"\u003eBold spicy culinary flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vc1032\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eIdeal for home garden cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1557\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e38ewf\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum pubescens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dufjk0\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eCommon Name (US):\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocoto \/ Manzano Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1msvoc4\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" 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