Aug 24, 2021 · The rocoto pepper is an apple or pear shaped pepper similar in appearance to a small bell pepper, but this pepper packs a nice level of heat and great flavor. Learn more about it. Scoville Heat Units: 30,000 - 100,000 SHU

The rocoto pepper (a.k.a. locoto pepper) may resemble a bell pepper in shape, but underneath the hood it’s one chili that’s full of surprises. There’s juiciness and meatiness to this chili – more akin to a tomato than a pepper – that’s set ablaze with surprising heat.

It is called rocoto (Quechua, rukutu, ruqutu) in Peru and Ecuador, locoto in Bolivia and Argentina (Aymara, luqutu), and in Mexico manzano (Spanish for "appletree") pepper for its apple-shaped fruit. Of all the domesticated species in the genus Capsicum, it is the least widespread and most genetically distinct. [2]

Discover the secrets to growing Rocoto peppers in your own space! This comprehensive growing guide covers everything from planting and growing to harvesting Rocoto peppers.

Jun 5, 2024 · Rocoto peppers all come from the Capsicum pubescens species. In Mexico, it is known as “chile manzano.” In Spanish, manzano means “apple tree,” and these chilies do have a resemblance to the fruit. In regions of South America it is called “locoto” or simply “rocoto.”

Feb 28, 2023 · Rocotos grow to between two and three inches in length. Rocoto plants look more like vines than pepper plants, earning them the name “tree pepper.” Their coloration is one factor that sets the Rocoto apart from other peppers.

Jul 16, 2019 · The Rocoto Tree chilli pictured below produced red pods prolifically all year round in a temperate climate, and grows to around 2m (6’) tall. This one is growing in a corner against a north facing wall (facing the midday sun in the southern hemisphere) and is around ten years old.

Dec 15, 2022 · A rocoto pepper is a Peruvian apple-shaped or pear-shaped hot pepper grown in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia. It’s also grown in the highlands of Mexico and Central America. The pepper is a staple in Peruvian cuisine for …

May 23, 2024 · Rocoto peppers most frequently grow in South America where they originated. Because they were first cultivated thousands of years ago, it’s one of the oldest domesticated peppers to this day. The Rocoto is a crucial ingredient in Peruvian and Bolivian dishes .

Chilli Rocoto Tree comes from the mountains of South America and can tolerate cooler weather. They have a lovely purple flower with black seeds and can grow to 4m tall but it is easy to prune to the desired height.