Rocoto

Growing from seed

Start Rocoto indoors about 16 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 28 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 150 days.

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Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Rocoto
  • ❧Rocoto draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Rocoto
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  Red Mustard
  

  Red MustardGreat pair

  • ❧Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Rocoto
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Rocoto
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Rocoto
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  Wasabina
  Great pair

  • ❧Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Rocoto
  • ❧Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble Rocoto
  • ❧Wasabina acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Rocoto

How to grow Rocoto

1. Sow16 weeks before frost
2. Germinates28 days
3. Space60 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~150 days

Water: Medium · Height: 200 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining (pH 5.5–6.8) — tolerates cooler climates