CHILLI: ROCOTO

(CAPSICUM PUBESCENS)

 

HEAT LEVEL: HOT

COLD TOLERANT

 

Often confused with the “rocoto manzano” the rocoto is actually the spicier of the two.

Hailing from Peru, this cold hardy chili shrub produces bright red, pear shaped pods which grow to 2-3 inches in length and contain black seeds.

 best prepared and enjoyed fresh as the thickness of the pod walls present a challenge to drying this chili.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – DEC

Temperate:  AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5 – 6

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.

GROWING TIPS

Sow 6mm deep – 45cm apart and keep moist.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers or leaf growth will be promoted over fruit.

Does not cross with other chillies.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 – 85 Days

APPROX 8 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY