{"product_id":"rocoto-pepper-mix-15-seeds","title":"Rocoto Pepper Mix Seeds - 15 pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003eRocoto\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF8C00;\"\u003e Mix \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e(Rocoto Pepper ‘Mixture’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colourful mix of cold-tolerant \u003cem\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e chilli peppers, producing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF8C00;\"\u003eorange\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color:#DAA520;\"\u003eyellow \u003c\/span\u003efruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. The peppers are thick-walled, about \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Rocoto’s characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eblack seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the plants bloom with beautiful \u003cspan style=\"color:#0000FF;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This species can be grown as a perennial and tolerates short periods at around and slightly below 0°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocoto Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially interesting for its combination of ornamental appearance, good cold tolerance and potential for \u003cstrong\u003eperennial cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plants are vigorous and hairy, while the fleshy fruits range from oval-round to slightly blocky.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety ripens relatively late, so growing it in a large pot is a practical solution—during autumn, the plant can easily be moved indoors and kept for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulgarian name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#DAA520;\"\u003e Tree \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003epepper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003eRocoto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FFA500;\"\u003eMix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boom- of Rocotopeper ‘Mixture’\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, orange and yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval-round to slightly blocky\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit walls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and fleshy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characteristically \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, with hairy stems and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates a few degrees of light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite hot; for this Vreeken's mix, \u003cstrong\u003eno specific SHU value is given\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuite hot—no officially stated SHU value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e January–April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for higher yield\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e strongly recommended if you wish to overwinter\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be pruned in winter\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be tied up when growing vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto ripens relatively late. It is recommended to grow plants in pots so they can \u003cstrong\u003eeasily be brought indoors in October\u003c\/strong\u003e. After winter pruning, they can bear fruit again the following year—and \u003cstrong\u003eyear after year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ Better cold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting traits of \u003cem\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e is its ability to tolerate lower temperatures than many other cultivated hot peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick, fleshy fruits make Rocoto especially interesting for \u003cstrong\u003estuffing, pickling and cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e. A customer of ours, who recommends removing the top and seed placenta, pickles the fruits and then \u003cstrong\u003efills them with cream cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115872174422,"sku":"209362","price":26.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/semena-ot-lyuti-chushki-sort-rokoto-miks-rocotopeper-mix-15-br.webp?v=1787849912","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/rocoto-pepper-mix-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}