Rocoto Guatemalan Orange Pepper Plant
Price: $9.99 USD
Species: C. pubescens Mature pod color: Orange Pod form: Apple/bell Heat: 30,000-100,000 SHU (Hot) 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-ROCGUATORANG-P From the Rocoto/Manzano/Locoto line of the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes, an ancient C. pubescens domesticate that handles cool weather better than most peppers. The orange pods look like small apples and land between 30,000 and 100,000 SHU, hot with a burn that hangs around. At 120-plus days to harvest, this is a patience project, not a quick win.This plant is still growing and is not ready to ship yet.
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