Ecuadorian Rocoto for Hell

Ecuadorian Rocoto for Hell Chilli Seeds. A very nice cultivar of Rocoto (C. Pubescens) from Ecuador. The name sounds rather intimidating, but it is not quite as bad as the name suggests. Good growers, though Rocoto seeds can be a little more temperamental to get out of the starting blocks as they have very thick and hard seed coats. So our advice is to presoak the seeds before germination! Once Rocotos get going, they are a pleasure. This variety grows well into a decent medium to large bush. Easily 1m x 1m. As with most Rocotos, beautiful purple flowers are a given. A good producer this variety. Pods are roughly the size of small eggs and ripen from green through to a deep rich red colour. Flavourwise these pods are delicious, although as the name eludes these are on the up side of hot for Rocotos. Superb for making sauces or used for salsas. This cultivar also seems to be more tollerant of cooler weather and does appear to make it through highveld winters with a little coddling.

Chilli Heat
Medium
Growing Environment
Open Pollinated
Plant Size
Medium - Large
Region
South America
Species
C. Pubescens
Type
Rocoto
Colour
Green
Red


Frost Zone		Frost Free Zone
Start: Spring \| ~~Summer~~ \| ~~Autumn~~ \| Winter		Start: Spring \| Summer \| Autumn \| Winter
Germinate indoors 2 months before last frost - July/August. In trays/pots. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water!		Germinate indoors in trays or start outdoors directly. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water!
Take outdoors October when night time temps are above 10ºC.		Outdoor night time temps must be above 10ºC.
Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks.		Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks.