[CH] Rocottos, yes they are worth the effort

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> This next year I am thinking about growing Rocottos.  I live in SW
> Wisconsin. From what I have heard they are long season peppers and
hard to
> get to set fruits. Could someone who has experience with Rocottos give
me
> some suggestions for growing and pollinating these please. I wouldn't
mind
> growing them in large pots and overwintering them indoors if the
rewards are
> worth the effort. TIA.
>
> The Chile Cheese Head
> Dan McWilliams

Dan,
The rewards are definitely worth the effort.  I have been over wintering
Rocotos in Northern CA for several years now and have one plant that is
entering it's 4th year.  This year I yielded almost 10 pounds of
peppers.

Even with this success, I have had difficulty getting more than 6
peppers out of a first year plant.  It's always the second year when the
plant really kicks in.  Generally, I get flowers in the late sprint and
summer with peppers setting in July.  Peppers start ripening in
September and are usually done by December.  This is CA though so you
may not be able to continue outside this late in the season.

As far as pollination goes, I have not had problems with a single plant
self pollinating.  Check out my web page for more information on over
wintering.

Good luck
Joe

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