Chilli 'Rocoto Tree'
A perennial, heritage Chilli variety from the Andes. Lives up to 15 years and grows 3m tall in ideal conditions. Different species to other chillies. Medium heat, fleshy fruits with black seeds, ripening from green to purple finally to red. Leaves and stems softly hairy. Cold tolerant but also grows well in the tropics. 15 seeds per packet.
Price Per Packet: $ 2.50
Growing Advice
Photo by Graibeard (CC BY-SA 2.0).
Species Name: Capsicum pubescens
Common Names: Chilli 'Rocoto Tree', Chilli 'Rocoto', Chilli 'Hotlips', Chilli 'Locoto'. Chilli 'Manzano', Rukutu, Ruqutu, Luqutu, Tree Chilli, Black-Seeded Chilli, Perennial Chilli
Family: Solanaceae