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Hot Pepper 'Rocopica' Seeds (Certified Organic)

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.

Availability: In stock

$5.95
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Details

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

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Capsicum cardenasii x pubescens
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
Seeds Per Pack 10