Rocoto Manzano - Red Flat chilli Plant in 4" pot

Rocoto - Red Flat

Heat: Hot (40,000 SHU)

110 Days. A hardy Capsicum pubescens from Bolivia and Peru, Rocoto Red Flat produces distinctive flat, pumpkin-shaped red pods around 5 cm across with the characteristic black seeds unique to the pubescens species. The thick, juicy walls carry rich, sweet flavour with assertive heat — quite different in character from habanero-type chillies despite a similar SHU level. A long-lived perennial capable of growing for 10 or more years and reaching up to 5 metres in ideal conditions, producing hundreds of fruit per season.

One of the most cold-tolerant chillies available, Rocoto Red Flat handles cooler climates well and is particularly well suited to New Zealand gardens. Benefits from shelter from strong winds and protection from heavy frost.

Harvest: Pick when pods are fully red for peak sweetness and heat.
Flavour: Very juicy, sweet, and richly flavoured with solid, lasting heat.

See other listings for other chili and tomato seedlings

Plants ship on Mondays.

Seedlings are sent in multiples of 4, and you can mix and match any vegetable seedlings to make up your order.

Details on shipping costs and requirements are on the Shipping Page ↗.

Please note: Photos are representative of the plants available; each plant is naturally unique.