Rocoto Red Chilli Seeds – 10 Fresh Seeds
Rocoto peppers are a type of chili pepper that originates from South America and are the Capsicum Pubescens variety. The peppers are typically round oblong pear shaped, about 1.5 inches in length. They have a very distinctive appearance with a deep red colour and a wrinkled skin. Rocoto are medium spice, with a heat level that is comparable to jalapeños. What is unique about the Rocoto in the pepper world is that they produce black seeds.
In terms of heat, Rocoto chilli peppers fall into the medium to hot range on the Scoville heat unit (SHU) scale. They can range from around 30,000 to 100,000 SHU, providing a noticeable level of spiciness without being overwhelmingly hot. This heat level makes them suitable for those who enjoy a bit of a kick in their dishes without reaching extreme levels of heat.
Rocoto Red Pepper Seeds
