Rocoto Costa Rica

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Rocoto Costa Rica
Locoto Costa Rica; Manzano Costa Rica; Rocoto Costa Rica Red; Locoto Costa Rica Red; Manzano Costa Rica RedEdit
P-F-R-MT-7-002
C. pubescens
75,000 - 110,000
Very Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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A C. pubescens type. Ripens to red, apple/blunt bell pods, with matte/powdery. Rates 30,000–100,000 SHU, which means hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from Andes (Peru/Bolivia). Parentage: Ancient domesticate. A C. pubescens type — the only domesticated pepper with black seeds, hairy leaves, and tolerance for cool temperatures.

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How hot is the Rocoto Costa Rica?

The Rocoto Costa Rica measures 75,000–110,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 14 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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