{"title":"Rocoto Peppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eRocoto peppers (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e) are a distinctive heirloom variety from the high-altitude Andes of South America, offering both cold hardiness and exceptional flavor that sets them apart from common pepper species. Unlike typical peppers, rocotos thrive in cooler climates and can even tolerate light frosts, making them uniquely suited for coastal and temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir thick, juicy walls and characteristic black seeds deliver a fruity, apple-like heat that ranges from 30,000-100,000 Scoville units—hot but balanced with remarkable depth. These perennial plants produce vibrant red, yellow, or orange fruits that resemble small bell peppers and are prized in Andean cuisine for stuffing, salsas, and traditional dishes. With their pubescent (hairy) leaves and ability to produce for multiple seasons in the right conditions, rocotos bring both unique culinary value and ornamental interest to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olive-rocoto-perennial-pepper-cold-hardy","title":"Olive Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"wt-text-body-03 wt-line-height-tight wt-break-word\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"true\"\u003eCapsicum Pubescens\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sourced our seeds for these amazing Rocoto Peppers from  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/828211564\/mini-olive-rocoto-pepper-seeds-capsicum\"\u003eSmallislandseedco \u003c\/a\u003e.  These perennial peppers are about the size of large olive and are green with a black punching with a fruity heat.  They can handle temperatures below 20*F and will re-sprout from the base. They have beautiful purple flowers, the peppers have black seeds, and these peppers can grow more than 10 years, turning into a tree pepper in protected areas.  100,000 Scoville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45468842328364,"sku":"PJ-1200-OLI-ORG","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"mix-up-rocoto-pepper-organic","title":"Mix-up Rocoto Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe mixed up our seeds and labels, so we have a deal for you! Perennial Rocoto Pepper either yellow, orange , or red. You wont know till they fruit, so you save and we find a home for these amazing peppers!  Our mistake= good deal for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America. This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45462907879724,"sku":"PJ-1085-MIX-ORG","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"red-rocoto-perennial-pepper-2","title":"Red Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Red) Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.  This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.  Can be pruned to one main  trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 1 ft+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45471761203500,"sku":"PJ-1405-RED-ORG","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"giant-red-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Giant Ecaudorian Red Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is similar to the red rocoto except the fruits are much larger, hence \"Giant\".  They are about 2x as hot as Jalapeno peppers and can be used as spicy stuffed peppers given there bell pepper shapre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.  Can be pruned to one main  trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45454606598444,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"montufar-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Montufar Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sourced our mother seeds for our mother plants from Smallislandseedco https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/927896499\/aji-montufar-rocoto-pepper-seeds. Juicy, spicy quite prolific and semi-compact, this rocoto plant produce a lot of red oblong hot peppers on a perennial pepper. The plant is smaller than the red rocoto both in size of the pepper and size of the plant, the plant has a smaller foot print with larger harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.  This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45462928458028,"sku":"PJ-1095-MON-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/products\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-16-at-10.30.58-PM.png?v=1679628940"},{"product_id":"aji-lucento-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Aji Lucento Rocoto Perennial Pepper (Aji Lucento)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sourced our mother seeds for our mother plants from Smallislandseedco *\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/865214592\/aji-lucento-rocoto-pepper-seeds-capsicum\"\u003emore info here\u003c\/a\u003e*.  Known Aji Lucento or \"Luquto\" is an excellent variety of Rocoto pepper can grow to be about 4-8 feet tall, and 4 feet wide, and yield over 80fruits  in the first season and will sprawl and take over small trees and shrubs around it. Lucento are juicy, sweet, fruity, and hot. These peppers are great for eating fresh and make a nice hot sauce with 12,000- 30,000 scoville units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.  This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45432150196524,"sku":"PJ-15-AJI-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/products\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-28-at-1.12.13-PM.png?v=1679628941"},{"product_id":"giant-orange-rocoto-perennial-pepper-naranja-rocoto","title":"Giant Orange Rocoto Perennial Pepper \"Naranja Rocoto\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis orange perennial hot pepper is also known as orange manzano pepper, given that it is the size and shape of an apple under ideal conditions.  They are about 2x as hot as Jalapeno peppers and can be used as spicy stuffed peppers given there bell pepper shape.  They are also known as Naranja Rocoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.  Can be pruned to one main  trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45454550466860,"sku":"PJ-672-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"red-teardrop-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Red Teardrop Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed tear dropped shaped small rocoto peppers.  We got our seed from our friend Lance  in San Francisco, you can see all his unique rocotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/265359855076?hash=item3dc8ae0de4:g:Z1sAAOSwzA9hZ0dt\"\u003e*clicking here*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.  This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45471763693868,"sku":"PJ-1410-RED-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"yellowteardrop-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"YellowTeardrop Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow tear dropped shaped small rocoto peppers.  We got our seed from our friend Lance  in San Francisco, you can see all his unique rocotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/265359855076?hash=item3dc8ae0de4:g:Z1sAAOSwzA9hZ0dt\"\u003e*clicking here*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.  This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds.  Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection).  Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has  huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush.  Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":45479428817196,"sku":"PJ-1897-YEL-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"marlene-salmon-rocoto-pepper","title":"Marlene Salmon Rocoto Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlene Salmon is one of the hottest rocotos. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery large plants develop into apple-sized, salmon colored pods with some striping.  Very beautiful fruit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili, has purple flowers, furry green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple, and black seeds. Though this pepper can't withstand frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need a hot micro-climate or protection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has a huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a large, sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft. tall or left to sprawl over 6 ft.+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":48287407604012,"sku":"PJ-MAR-2046-ORG","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/marlenesalmon.jpg?v=1711467088"},{"product_id":"gelbe-riesen-giant-yellow-rocoto","title":"Gelbe Riesen Giant Yellow Rocoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGelbe Riesen is a giant yellowish orange rocoto pepper.  It is best used as a stuffing pepper because of its size and served as \"Rocoto Relleno\" and its on the hotter side of rocotos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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The pods can range in size from 1 to 2 inches round on average.  Plants are short and can get to 3.5+ feet tall and tend to be a medium sized plant but if pruned and potted they tend to stay small like 3 feet tall and quite bushy.  A nice container variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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Plants have a bushy growth and are heavy producers! Nice looking pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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Its a more compact variety but has huge juicy wrinkled pointed hot peppers. The chillies, however, are quite large, very juicy and have a fruity flava with apple and paprika hints and some deep heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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The taste is greqt, just a tiny bit of sweetness but lot of flavor. One of the taller rocoto pepper plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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Fruit are red and on the smaller side. Plants are medium sized and grow very well with high yields of medium heat juicy red fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America. This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482353963308,"sku":"PJ-15-AJI-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/LaPazRojo.jpg?v=1737264996"},{"product_id":"cristobol-columbo-orange-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Cristobol Columbo Orange Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety and has funky shaped orangish fruits with some having a tail. High yields of Medium hot pods with a fruity sweet flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America. This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482356715820,"sku":"PJ-15-AJI-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/CritobolColumbo.jpg?v=1737265659"},{"product_id":"cristobol-columbo-orange-rocoto-perennial-pepper-copy","title":"Costa Rican Red Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosta Rican Red is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eone of the most productive Rocotos in Costa Rica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their medium-sized pods are juicy and hot.  Very thick walls and extremely productive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America. This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482359173420,"sku":"PJ-15-AJI-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/CostaRicanRed.jpg?v=1737265620"},{"product_id":"ecuadorian-sweet-red-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Ecuadorian Sweet Red Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare  red variety from Ecuador with only medium to mild heat plants grow very good in most climates with good yields .   Has a nice sweet flavor with a little heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America. This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482376671532,"sku":"PJ-15-AJI-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/EcadurianSweet.jpg?v=1737265758"},{"product_id":"dark-chocolate-rocoto-perennial-pepper","title":"Dark Chocolate Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis newer chocolate Rocoto has deep chocolate pods with great flavour and heat. Plants grow fast and can get very large if not pruned.  Medium sized brown rocoto that come to a point.  Very high yield and very cool looking rocoto!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocoto in general: Are you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America. This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6in+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482389614892,"sku":"PJ-15-AJI-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/DarkChocolate.jpg?v=1737266280"},{"product_id":"giant-ecaudorian-red-rocoto-perennial-pepper-copy","title":"Chocolate X Rocoto Perennial Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate Rocoto X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces crunchy, juicy pods with medium heat and a slightly sweet, smokey flavor. Said to be a  cross of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcuadorian Red x Pineapple Rocoto discovered by Susan Garza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482392203564,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"giant-red-mexican-rocoto-pepper","title":"Giant Red Mexican Rocoto Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBig variety from Mexico with very good growth and high yields.  Fruits are2 1\/2 to 3 inches around and 2 inches high. Thick, juicy, with a hint of sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482403442988,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"puno-pica-orange-rocoto-pepper","title":"Puno Pica Orange Rocoto Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Peruvian Variety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Puna \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange is characterized by its bright orange, spherical fruits, which give a striking appearance despite their smaller size.  A must have!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482409898284,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/Rocoto_1.png?v=1767911721"},{"product_id":"mini-brown-rocoto-pepper","title":"Mini Brown Rocoto Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Rocoto Brown is a very beautiful small brown rocoto. Their very productive, small plants produce almost round pods about 1in in diameter. These are juicy and crunchy and develop a medium heat. Compact size allows for growing in pot or in compact garden space.  Super fun to grow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":50482417074476,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/c6bb1cf2-1d8a-456d-9d46-650cba2798bb.webp?v=1773888606"},{"product_id":"puno-pica-orange-rocoto-pepper-copy","title":"Alberto's Locoto Rocoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Bolivian Red Variety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e According to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spicemad.com\/p\/albertos-locoto.html\"\u003espicemad.com:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"In 1994 a Bolivian refugee by the name of Alberto Cerval Jiminez living in Cambridge, England, took seeds from one of many dried Locoto peppers that had been sent by his mother in La Paz and then handed them to the owner of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realseeds.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed company\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e now based in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The plants have a medium-large spreading growth habit and produce very good yields of medium-sized, thick-walled, juicy peppers which start green and ripen to scarlet red. The peppers are somewhat elongated-elliptical in shape but occasionally some can be slightly blocky or spherical.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore about Rocoto Peppers...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":51748297244972,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/PXL_20240803_160712640.jpg?v=1754064082"},{"product_id":"big-brown-rocoto-pepper","title":"Big Brown Rocoto Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery large, bell paper shaped brown rocoto.  Nice heat and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore about Rocotos...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. Can be pruned to one main trunk to grow over 10 ft tall or left to sprawl over 6ft+ area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: 4 inch pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Size: 4-6inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness 9-11 (8-11 if protected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planting Justice","offers":[{"title":"organic","offer_id":51748499259692,"sku":"PJ-673-GIA-ORG","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7920\/8748\/files\/PXL_20240917_163016669.jpg?v=1754064517"},{"product_id":"ecuadorian-rocoto-for-hell","title":"Ecuadorian Rocoto For Hell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsicum pubescens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice rocoto type variety with great flavor. Good yields of dark red pods with medium heat.  Known as a sweet heat and very high quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for this amazing black seeded hot pepper from South America.? This hardy pepper, also known a tree chili has purple flowers, fury green leaves, spicy red fruits the size of an apple and black seeds. Though the pepper cant withstand a frost, it can handle very cool climates and therefore will grow year after year in USDA Zone 9-11 (some say 8 but would need micro-climate or protection). Amazing addition to your food forest, this pepper has huge foot print and after 2 years it can turn into a huge sprawling bush. Peppers mature in winter usually and in warmer climates in fall. 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