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Rocoto chili

Capsicum pubescens

Cold-tolerant Andean chili pepper species with thick, hot fruits and black seeds.

Family

Solanaceae

Temperature

15-24°C (absolute 7-32°C)

Rainfall

600-1250mm (absolute 500-1500mm)

Altitude

1500-2900m

Soil pH

6-6.5 (absolute 5.5-7.3)

Soil types

Fertile, well-drained soils