Rocoto Arequipa Chilli Seeds
Produced using 100% renewable energy!
This is one of the giant Rocotos. It is prized by gardeners and chefs alike for their large size, and thick fleshy and tasty pods. They can produce fruits that up to 5cm in diameter! They have the perfect balance of flavour and a medium heat.
Note that this is a hybrid created by chilli enthusiasts. And as with many new hybrids, there is a chance that the strain isn't fully stable. So there is a chance you may end up with a plant that is a bit different from the original. But this is the exciting part of growing new weird and wonderful varieties that the chilli breeding community produces.Â
Heat level: Approx. 30,000-100,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.
Harvest: Harvest when the pods have ripened.
Size: The plants will need supporting especially when they start setting fruits. They are best grown in the ground or in large pots (minimum  2 litres).Â
Capsicum pubescens
Information
Average contents 10 seeds.
Growers Guide
Please find our chilli growing instructions here. Note: not for commercial crop production
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Rocoto Arequipa Chilli Seeds
Produced using 100% renewable energy!
This is one of the giant Rocotos. It is prized by gardeners and chefs alike for their large size, and thick fleshy and tasty pods. They can produce fruits that up to 5cm in diameter! They have the perfect balance of flavour and a medium heat.
Note that this is a hybrid created by chilli enthusiasts. And as with many new hybrids, there is a chance that the strain isn't fully stable. So there is a chance you may end up with a plant that is a bit different from the original. But this is the exciting part of growing new weird and wonderful varieties that the chilli breeding community produces.Â
Heat level: Approx. 30,000-100,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.
Harvest: Harvest when the pods have ripened.
Size: The plants will need supporting especially when they start setting fruits. They are best grown in the ground or in large pots (minimum  2 litres).Â
Capsicum pubescens
Information
Average contents 10 seeds.
Growers Guide
Please find our chilli growing instructions here. Note: not for commercial crop production
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Produced using 100% renewable energy!
This is one of the giant Rocotos. It is prized by gardeners and chefs alike for their large size, and thick fleshy and tasty pods. They can produce fruits that up to 5cm in diameter! They have the perfect balance of flavour and a medium heat.
Note that this is a hybrid created by chilli enthusiasts. And as with many new hybrids, there is a chance that the strain isn't fully stable. So there is a chance you may end up with a plant that is a bit different from the original. But this is the exciting part of growing new weird and wonderful varieties that the chilli breeding community produces.Â
Heat level: Approx. 30,000-100,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.
Harvest: Harvest when the pods have ripened.
Size: The plants will need supporting especially when they start setting fruits. They are best grown in the ground or in large pots (minimum  2 litres).Â
Capsicum pubescens
Information
Average contents 10 seeds.
Growers Guide
Please find our chilli growing instructions here. Note: not for commercial crop production
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
