Rocoto Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Rocoto Pepper Seeds produce a warm-season perennial chili plant commonly known in the United States as rocoto pepper. Plants develop upright, bushy stems with large, thick leaves and produce medium to large, intensely hot peppers. This vegetable thrives in full sun with well-drained fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, raised plots, or container cultivation in warm temperate to subtropical climates. Consistent warmth and moderate moisture support steady fruit production throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season perennial chili plant

• Upright, bushy growth habit

• Produces medium to large, intensely hot edible peppers

• Suitable for garden beds, raised plots, and containers

• Adapted to full sun and well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens

• Common Name (US): Rocoto Pepper

• Seed Type / Variety: Chili pepper type

• Growth Habit: Upright perennial bush

• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Planting Season: Spring after frost

• Growing Season: Summer to early fall

• Sowing Season:

  • February–April (indoor start)

  • March–May (outdoor planting in warm regions)

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–21 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil, pH 6.0–6.8

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Mature Plant Size: 36–48 inches height; 24–36 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart; rows 24–36 inches apart