{"product_id":"rocoto-pepper-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Rocoto Pepper Seeds  - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6984803d-9c70-8324-8143-4761852d0143-69\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d1a59b60-376e-4159-a99b-5b3cf55fa69b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eRocoto pepper seeds produce warm-season plants with a vigorous, bushy growth habit and thick stems. Unlike many other peppers, these plants are adapted to cooler highland climates and can tolerate moderate temperature variations. Rocoto peppers require a long growing season and perform best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, the plants establish steadily and produce fleshy fruits over an extended growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pjfyoc\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eVigorous plant with bushy, upright growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxzecs\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eAdapted to moderate and cooler temperature conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qsm0qs\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eProduces fleshy fruits during the growing cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iib632\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eSuitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rjgyg4\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eRequires consistent moisture and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1737\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"usbl9r\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Capsicum pubescens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epmp9z\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eCommon Name (US)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rocoto Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5761iv\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eSeed Type \/ Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chili pepper variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t9bfs9\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bushy, perennial shrub (grown as annual in cooler regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w82jlo\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9–11 (perennial); 4–8 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aw9rwy\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring (after last frost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xywoln\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eGrowing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ckct5j\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eSowing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (outdoor transplanting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5hb3l\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eGermination Time and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14–28 days at 18–25°C with steady moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b70gao\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eSunlight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"usasi7\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eSoil Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nm25s6\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate, consistent watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ba18n\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eMature Plant Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1–2 meters height; 1–1.5 meters spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lrmss0\" data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1737\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45–60 cm between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emma Garden","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":44520236646511,"sku":"SUJ_DN_VEG_0820","price":15.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":44520236679279,"sku":"SUJ_DN_VEG_0821","price":50.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":44520236712047,"sku":"SUJ_DN_VEG_0822","price":90.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9441\/4191\/files\/Rocoto_Pepper_Seeds_-_Vegetable_Plant.jpg?v=1770631747","url":"https:\/\/emmagarden.com\/products\/rocoto-pepper-seeds-vegetable-plant","provider":"Emma Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}