Locoto Redondo Rojo

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Locoto Redondo Rojo
Locoto Redondo RedEdit
P-F-R-MT-6-038
C. pubescens
30,000 - 100,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Locoto Redondo Rojo is a hot chili of the species C. pubescens, measuring 30,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. pubescens, the rocoto and manzano group — cold-tolerant plants with hairy leaves, thick flesh, and distinctive black seeds. Its pods ripen red, take an apple/blunt bell form, measure 2–3 inches long, with thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to > 48 inches tall. Its flowers are purple/violet, its foliage is hairy leaves. Notable traits include matte/powdery. It is recorded as originating in Peru / Bolivia. It is also known as Locoto Redondo Red.

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How hot is the Locoto Redondo Rojo?

The Locoto Redondo Rojo measures 30,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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