{"product_id":"rocoto-seeds-peruvian-mountain-pepper-with-bold-heat-1","title":"Rocoto Seeds – Peruvian Mountain Pepper with Bold Heat","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"123\"\u003ePróximo Stock de Semillas Peruanas: Noviembre 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eNext Peruvian Seeds Restock: November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eNuestras semillas se cosechan una vez al año (octubre) y están disponibles desde noviembre hasta agotar existencias.\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eActualmente están agotadas por temporada de siembra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eOur seeds are harvested once a year (October) and available from November until sold out.\u003cbr data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eCurrently out of stock due to planting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"611\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGracias por apoyar a nuestra pequeña granja familiar peruana.\u003cbr data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThank you for supporting our small Peruvian family farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 (grow as an annual in cooler climates)\u003cbr data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"2044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003eSunlight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–75°F (15–24°C)\u003cbr data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003eDays from Seed to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–150 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"2204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003eRocoto is one of Peru’s most unique peppers — an ancient variety grown in the Andes for centuries. 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Rocoto thrives in cooler conditions compared to other peppers and produces abundantly once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2602\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2570\"\u003eHow to Grow (Simple Steps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"2914\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2662\" data-start=\"2606\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2729\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2729\" data-start=\"2666\"\u003eSow ¼ inch deep and keep soil warm (80–85°F) for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2795\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2795\" data-start=\"2733\"\u003eTransplant into large pots or directly outdoors after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2851\" data-start=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2851\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003eProvide support as plants can grow tall and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2914\" data-start=\"2852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2914\" data-start=\"2855\"\u003eHarvest when fruits turn red, orange, or yellow and firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2943\" data-start=\"2928\"\u003eSpice Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3011\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003eSpice Level: Very Hot\u003cbr data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2967\"\u003eScoville Heat Units: 30,000–100,000 SHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3061\" data-start=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"3027\"\u003ePeruvian Kitchen Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003eUsed in traditional dishes like \u003cstrong data-end=\"3112\" data-start=\"3094\"\u003eRocoto Relleno\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"3114\"\u003eSalsa de Rocoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"3158\" data-start=\"3139\"\u003eCeviche Serrano\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pepper brings the true flavor and heat of the Peruvian Andes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3259\" data-start=\"3235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3242\"\u003eOur Mission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3495\" data-start=\"3260\"\u003eWe are a small family farm in \u003cstrong data-end=\"3309\" data-start=\"3290\"\u003eMansfield, Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to sharing the beauty of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3385\" data-start=\"3346\"\u003ePeruvian traditions and rare plants\u003c\/strong\u003ewith the world. 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