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Red Rocoto · Pepper

Zone 7b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Red Rocoto to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 13th
Last FrostApr 10th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 5th
Harvest BeginsSep 3rd
Harvest EndsOct 28th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBush
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)80
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Start rocoto/Manzano-type peppers warm and give seedlings a longer season than bell or jalapeño peppers, then transplant only once both soil and nights are consistently warm.