The rocoto pepper (a.k.a. locoto pepper) may resemble a bell pepper in shape, but underneath the hood it’s one chili that’s full of surprises. There’s juiciness and meatiness t… See more

There’s significant medium heat here – so hot, in fact, that it borders on the extra hot category where the likes of habaneros and Scotch bonnets live. At 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville he… See more

There is some confusion surrounding these two chilies. They both come from the same cultivated variety (cultivar) Capsicum Pubescens and are therefore closely related. Th… See more

They typically look like a small tomato, in hues of red, orange, and yellow. Even when cut open, the rocoto looks quite like a tomato – with thick walls and abundant juiciness. B… See more