Pepper Seeds – Rocoto Yellow

Grow bold and flavorful Rocoto Yellow Peppers (Rocoto Amarillo) with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their thick flesh, bright yellow color, black seeds, and strong heat, Rocoto peppers are a unique addition to any pepper garden. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds provide a high germination rate and produce vigorous plants well-suited for cooler climates, higher elevations, and warm regions with partial shade.

Rocoto Yellow Pepper plants are hardy and productive, yielding round, apple-like peppers with intense heat and fruity flavor. Ideal for salsas, sauces, stuffing, and cooking, this variety is a favorite among pepper enthusiasts seeking something truly distinctive.

Features

• Heirloom Rocoto Variety: Traditional Rocoto Amarillo type with thick walls and black seeds.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Grown naturally without synthetic chemicals.

• High Germination Rate: Ensures strong and healthy early plant development.

• Very Hot & Fruity Flavor: Ideal for sauces, cooking, and spicy dishes.

• Cold-Tolerant Pepper: Performs better than most peppers in cool climates.

• Productive & Hardy: Long-lived plants with consistent yields.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Pepper Seeds

• Variety: Rocoto Yellow / Rocoto Amarillo

• Fruit Shape: Round, apple-like

• Fruit Color: Yellow at maturity

• Seed Color: Black (distinctive Rocoto trait)

• Heat Level: Hot

• Growth Habit: Bushy perennial in warm zones, annual in cooler climates

• Plant Height: 36–60 inches

• Days to Germination: 10–20 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F

• Days to Maturity: 100–120 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (perennial), Zones 3–8 (annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Sowing: March–May

  • Early Summer Sowing: June (cooler regions)

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Outdoor Sowing: Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants

• Harvest Period: Summer through fall (July–November)