Rocoto Mini Olive Chilli Seeds

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This is a rare and interesting variety that produces olive-shaped fruits that ripen from green to brown and then to a burgundy red. As with all Rocotos these have a thick fleshy wall and contains black seeds. They have a fresh fruity flavour which becomes sweeter as it ripens. The stems and leaves have a covering of fine hairs (hence the term pubescens). These hairs tend to help deter pests such as aphids compared to other varieties (but they do still occur). Rocotos tend to be more tolerant of cooler conditions. Although they are not frost hardy, they can tolerate cooler locations. The take a long time to mature similar to super-hot chinense varieties, and sometimes even longer.  
These plants can get quite large if given enough space. They will produce less fruits if grown in small containers.

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. 

Heat level: Approx. 30,000-100,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.

Harvest: Best to harvest when the fruits have matured and have started to ripen.

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).   

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.