How to grow Rocoto Pepper

Capsicum pubescens

How long does Rocoto pepper take to grow?

These estimates for how long Rocoto pepper takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Rocoto pepper to germinate?
8 days

Average 8 days | Min 4 days | Max 19 days (5)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Rocoto pepper?
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Days to Maturity How long until Rocoto pepper is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Rocoto pepper?
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Rocoto pepper Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin pubescens meaning “covered with downy hairs”

Other names for Rocoto pepper

Locoto, Manzano, Canario, Caballo, Peron, Peruvian death pepper, Pepper, Chili

Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav.

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