Red Giant Rocoto Pepper Seeds for Planting

Grow bold, flavorful peppers with our Red Giant Rocoto Pepper Seeds, a unique variety known for its thick walls, crisp texture, and vibrant red color. Rocoto peppers grow on hardy, long-lived plants that thrive in cooler highland climates as well as warm summer gardens, offering both ornamental beauty and dependable production.

This variety produces large, juicy peppers with a bright, fruity flavor, making them ideal for fresh use, cooking, and a variety of culinary applications. The plants are vigorous, leafy, and capable of producing steady harvests throughout the season when grown in full sun.

Each seed lot is Non-GMO and selected for strong germination, ensuring successful growth for home gardeners, container growers, and pepper enthusiasts.

Features

• Premium Non-GMO Red Giant Rocoto Pepper seeds
• Produces large, crisp, flavorful red peppers
• Vigorous plants with long growing potential
• Performs well in warm and cooler climates
• Ideal for containers, raised beds, and garden plots
• Excellent germination for reliable results
• Great for both beginner and experienced pepper growers

Specifications

• Common Name: Pepper
• Seed Type: Red Giant Rocoto Pepper Seeds
• Plant Type: Warm-season perennial (grown as annual in most zones)
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not specified
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright plant
• Fruit Color: Bright red at maturity
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• Season: Spring and summer planting
• USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 (annual)
• Days to Germination: 10–20 days
• Days to Harvest: 90–120 days
• Plant Height: 3–6 feet depending on climate
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Heat Tolerance: Strong
• Growth Difficulty: Moderate
• Special Notes: Performs exceptionally well in cooler mountainous climates but also thrives in warm regions if given full sun

Planting Guide

• When to Plant: Start indoors 8–12 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after soil warms above 70°F.
• How to Plant: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix or well-prepared soil.
• Germination Conditions: Maintain steady warmth for faster sprouting.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once frost risk has passed and temperatures remain consistently warm.
• Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart to allow airflow.
• Sun Requirements: Provide full sun for maximum fruit production.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering.
• Support: Staking may help support large, productive plants.
• Harvesting: Pick peppers when fully red for best flavor and quality.
• Continuous Production: Regular harvesting encourages new fruit growth.