Pepper Seeds - Orange Manzano (Capsicum pubescens) apple chili

Orange Manzano Pepper Seeds - Also Known As Rocoto/Apple Chilli, Chile Peron, Chile Caballo, and Chile Ciruelo. Organically Grown Heirloom Seeds.

This ancient chili, originally from South America, can live for more than 15 years if shielded from frost. It is often grown on the Andean mountains and can be grown like a grape vine on a trellis.
Manzano chiles are pronounced "mahn zah noh" and are related to the South American rocoto pepper. They are typically used fresh due to their thick pods and make excellent hot salsas.

This is the only species of chili that has black seeds.
30,000 - 100,000 Scovilles.
Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
Pepper varieties come from tropical humid regions. The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor results. Do not use jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease and fungus. We have experienced disease and low germination when using these types of products. Use Organic Seed Starting Material for best germination results.
At Planting Time: We plant all of our peppers with a good shovel full of compost in the planting hole, and then give them a good dose of compost tea every few weeks for the first 6 weeks of growth. We also mulch around each of our pepper plants with a good 1 to 2″ thick layer of compost.
Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
Container-grown peppers are ideal for those in limited growing regions, such as apartment dwellers. Using 5 gallon containers prevents root crowding for optimal growth.
Soil Requirements: Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.
Water Requirements: Water well with soaker hoses during dry and hot spells.
Harvest hot peppers when they are fully mature using a garden scissor so you don't damage the plant. Pick peppers as they mature to encourage new buds to form.
Peppers do very well grown in pots.