Manzano Amarillo
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum pubescens
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
- Fruit
- yellow
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Also known as
| Name | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Canario | Synonym | The Peruvian market name for the yellow pubescens. |
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Rocoto (Manzano)
A separate colour form of the same species; the Rocoto (Manzano) record covers the type.
Origin & history
The yellow form of the highland apple chile, sold in Peru as canario for its canary colour. Thick-fleshed enough to be eaten as a stuffed vegetable despite the heat.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 120-180 days | |
| Scoville heat | 5,000-30,000 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
Manzano Rojo
120-180 days
- heirloom
Rocoto Amarillo
120-180 days
- heirloom
Rocoto Giant Red
130-180 days
- heirloom
Ají Amarillo Grande
100-130 days
- heirloom
Ají Charapita
100-130 days
- heirloom
Hinkelhatz
75-85 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