Rocoto Orange · Pepper
Planting Schedule
Add Rocoto Orange to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Nov 13th |
| Last Frost | Jan 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Feb 26th |
| Harvest Begins | May 27th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 31st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 45°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: Rocoto (Capsicum pubescens) sets fruit best when days are warm but nights stay cool—harden seedlings well and transplant only once soil is reliably warm to avoid stunting.