Rocoto - Hot Pepper Seeds

Rocoto Pepper
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000–100,000 SHU
 Flavour Profile: Rocoto peppers are known for their unique combination of sweetness and heat They have a fruity, grassy, herbal, and slightly citrusy flavour with hints of cucumber-like freshness The sweetness is often described as apple-like or tomato-like but quickly gives way to an intense, lingering heat The thick flesh also provides a satisfying crunch
 Origin: Native to the Andes Mountains in South America
 Species: Capsicum pubescens
 Plant Description: Rocoto plants are perennial in frost-free climates and can live up to 15 years They grow large and bushy, with vine-like branches that can reach heights of 2 feet in cooler regions or up to 15 feet in ideal conditions like Bolivia