Honey Badger Rocoto - Seeds

Honey Badger Rocoto - (Capsicum pubescens)

The Honey Badger Rocoto is a tough, flavorful rocoto variety that lives up to its name. This productive plant produces small, oval pods that ripen to a rich golden-honey color and add strong visual appeal to the garden. Unlike many rocotos, Honey Badger is relatively easy to grow and adapts well to cooler summers and partial sun. As a true Capsicum pubescens, it features fuzzy leaves and distinctive black seeds. The thick-walled fruits deliver a bold, fruity flavor with a noticeable but manageable heat, averaging around 30,000 Scoville. Heat is sharp but balanced, making it enjoyable rather than overwhelming. Honey Badger Rocoto is highly versatile in the kitchen—excellent for sauces, salsas, roasting, stuffing, drying, or fresh use. In mild, frost-free climates, plants can grow as long-lived perennials. Ornamental, resilient, and flavorful, this variety is a standout choice for gardeners and heat lovers alike.

Heat level:  12,000-30,000(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Medium Hot.

Flavor:  Sweet & Fruity Citrus flavor.