Capsicum pubescens 'Rocoto Rojo'

Description

30 000–100 000 SHU. The classic red rocoto of Peru and Bolivia. Apple-sized, thick-walled fruit with black seeds. Very high water content. Used to make rocoto relleno (a stuffed pepper dish from Arequipa). Grown at altitudes where no other Capsicum survives. Flavour is citrusy and intense with a clean, sharp heat.

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Conservation