Rocoto Manzano Seeds

Grow the unique and flavorful Rocoto Manzano pepper in your home garden with these high-quality seeds. Known for their thick flesh, bright color, and distinctive heat, Rocoto Manzano plants thrive in cooler climates compared to most peppers. These seeds are ideal for gardeners who want a productive, hardy pepper variety with strong yields and reliable performance.

These seeds offer easy germination, sturdy plant growth, and a long harvest window, making them well suited for both beginners and experienced growers.

Features

• Premium, non-GMO Rocoto Manzano seeds

• Produces medium-to-large peppers with firm flesh

• Naturally suited for cooler temperatures

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and outdoor gardens

• High-yielding and vigorous plants

• Ideal for home gardeners looking for a resilient pepper variety

Specifications

Common Name: Manzano Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum pubescens
Seed Type: Pepper seeds
Growth Habit: Bushy perennial (often grown as annual in cooler zones)
Days to Germination: 10–20 days
Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)
Plant Height: 2–4 ft
Spacing: 18–24 inches

Growing Season & Zones

• USDA Zones: Best suited for Zones 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in Zones 3–8

• Sowing Indoors:

  • Start seeds indoors from January to March

• Transplanting Outdoors:

  • Move seedlings outdoors from April to June after frost

• Outdoor Sowing (Warm Zones 9–11):

  • Direct sow or transplant from March to May

• Harvest Period:

  • July to October, depending on local climate

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.2–7.0

Watering: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged