Locoto Boliviano
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum pubescens
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Also known as
| Name | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rocoto | Shared name (ambiguous) | Rocoto, locoto and manzano are regional names for C. pubescens generally. None of the three identifies a specific line, which is why seed sold under any of them varies. |
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Rocoto (Manzano)
Regional naming of one species rather than two distinct plants; the seed lots behind each name do differ.
Origin & history
The Bolivian and Andean name for the same species Mexico calls manzano and Peru calls rocoto. Recording it separately is a statement about geography and seed lots, not about botany: the regional names travel with different local selections.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 120-180 days | |
| Scoville heat | 30,000-100,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Jamaican Yellow Mushroom
95-125 days
- heirloom
Kambuzi
95-125 days
- heirloom
Manzano Amarillo
120-180 days
- heirloom
Manzano Rojo
120-180 days
- heirloom
Rocoto (Manzano)
120-150 days
- heirloom
Rocoto Amarillo
120-180 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog
- Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums · CABI (2012), Scholarly Reference