{"product_id":"rocoto-manzano-red-flat-chilli-plant-in-4-pot","title":"Rocoto Manzano - Red Flat chilli Plant in 4\" pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRocoto - Red Flat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot (40,000 SHU)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e110 Days. A hardy \u003cem\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick when pods are fully red for peak sweetness and heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very juicy, sweet, and richly flavoured with solid, lasting heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee other listings for other chili and tomato seedlings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants ship on Mondays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedlings are sent in multiples of 4, and you can mix and match any vegetable seedlings to make up your order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails on shipping costs and requirements are on the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Page ↗\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photos are representative of the plants available; each plant is naturally unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58621903536431,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Rocoto_Manzano_-_Red_Flat_chilli_Seeds_10_seeds.png?v=1791500862","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/rocoto-manzano-red-flat-chilli-plant-in-4-pot","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}