Hot Pepper 'Rocopica' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$5.95
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SKU
GH2098
An incredibly unique pepper that has deep red flesh and black seeds. The plants are unique with fuzzy leaves and purple flowers that bear the peppers.
A cross between the Rocoto and the Wild Ulupica, these plants are perennial evergreens in subtropical climates. The plants have beautiful purple blooms speckled around in fuzzy-leaved light green bushes that turn into dark green golf ball-sized peppers that eventually ripen to bright red. Very thick walls, crunch like apples and sport some nice contrast with the black seeds. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 100,000-599,999
| Botanical Name | Capsicum cardenasii x pubescens |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 100,000-349,999 SHU, 350,000-599,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Round |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Pickling, Roasting, Stuffing |
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