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Rocoto Costa Rica

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The Rocoto Costa Rica is a distinctive chilli variety known for its robust heat and unique characteristics. Its thick-walled, apple-shaped pods mature from green to a vibrant red, housing black seeds—a signature trait of the Capsicum pubescens species. With a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range of 30,000 to 100,000, it delivers a significant punch, comparable to a milder habanero. The flavour profile is notably fruity and sweet, making it ideal for salsas, sauces, and traditional dishes like rocoto relleno. Originating from the cooler climates of Costa Rica, this variety thrives in similar environments, displaying resilience to lower temperatures. The plant features hairy leaves and purple flowers, adding ornamental value to its culinary appeal.

  • Species: Capsicum pubescens
  • Scoville (SHU): 30,000–100,000
  • Origin: Costa Rica
  • Time to Fruit: Approximately 120 days
  • Culinary Uses: Salsas, sauces, rocoto relleno
  • Parentage: Pure strain

Seeds Quality

Every seed we sell is grown at the ChilliChump homestead, so we control the whole process from sowing to harvest. Seeds are handpicked from healthy plants, processed using methods we’ve refined over the years, and germination-tested before they reach you.

Keeping our seed true to type is something we work hard at. The only way to truly isolate a chilli variety, though, is to grow it with no other chilli plant within a quarter of a mile to a mile, and no grower with a collection can do that. So we don’t claim 100% purity. The chance of a stray cross is small. If something grows out differently to what you expected, please get in touch. We’d rather hear about it than not.

You can read what other growers think in our reviews, and the ChilliChump YouTube channel follows these plants through every season, so you can see exactly where your seeds come from.

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For refunds, returns or if there is any problem with your order, please contact us and include your order number.

If you would like to return your product for a refund, the item must unopened and in its original condition.  Refunds are accepted up to 60 days after purchase.

If our products arrived damaged, rotten or contaminated in any way, please contact us right away and we will be happy to send a free replacement or refund regardless of its expiration date.

Occasionally seeds produce something that is not “true to type”, or you may have less than satisfactory germination rates. If this happens please get in contact and let us know the details. We want you to be a happy customer. We will do our best to help, and will provide a refund for the seeds if you are still dissatisfied.

Delivery

  • Shipping Timeframes: UK 2–4 business days after dispatch | International 1–8 weeks (destination dependent)
  • Processing Time: Orders are dispatched within 5 business days of purchase
  • Shipping Day: Weekly post office run every Thursday
  • Tracking: UK – option available at checkout | International – not available
  • International Orders: Customs clearance times vary; duties, taxes, or handling fees are payable by you. Phytosanitary Certificates are not provided. Delivery reliability differs by country and orders may be delayed, seized, destroyed, or lost at your risk (more information)
Weight 0.002 kg

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