Manzano Canario Pepper Plant
Price: $9.99 USD
Species: C. pubescens Mature pod color: Red Pod form: Apple/bell Heat: 30,000–50,000 SHU (Medium) Days until harvest: Extremely Late 120+ Plant height: 36 to 42 inches Light: Partial to full sun Growing temperature: 60-75°F (16-24°C) Planter size: Large 7–10 gallons (26–38 liters) SKU: PP-ROC-P The only domesticated Capsicum with black seeds and hairy leaves (C. pubescens). Native to the Andean highlands, it's one of the oldest cultivated peppers — archaeological evidence dates it back thousands of years in Peru. Called Locoto in Bolivia, Manzano in Mexico. Can tolerate light frosts, unlike any other domesticated pepper. The thick walls make it perfect for stuffing — Rocoto Relleno is a Peruvian classic.; Parentage: Ancient domesticate Also listed as Rocoto Red. Giant-podded form. Mini-podded form. Red is the default ripe color.This plant is still growing and is not ready to ship yet.
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