Rocoto × PS Chocolate

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Accidental cross originating in the garden of UK breeder Peter Stanley ("PS" = Peter Stanley). Also sold as PS Chocolate Rocoto. Documented and distributed by Isotope Chillies (UK). Produces brown/chocolate-colored C. pubescens pods.

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NameRocoto × PS Chocolate

Alternative Name(s)Locoto x Ps Chocolate; Manzano x Ps Chocolate; Rocoto x Ps Chocolate

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-B-MT-F-6-007ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. pubescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

Pod FormApple/blunt bell

Discoverer/BreederPeter Stanley (UK breeder)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Accidental cross originating in the garden of UK breeder Peter Stanley ("PS" = Peter Stanley). Also sold as PS Chocolate Rocoto. Documented and distributed by Isotope Chillies (UK). Produces brown/chocolate-colored C. pubescens pods.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Rocoto × PS Chocolate?

The Rocoto × PS Chocolate 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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