Manzano Chilli Pepper – Capsicum pubescens

Manzano originates in South America and is found growing on the Andean mountain slopes. It is among the oldest of domesticated chilies and has been cultivated for thousands of years. If protected from the frost, this chili can live for over 15 years and can be trellised like a grape vine.

This is a perennial hot chilli. 30,000 - 100,000 Scoville’s.

Full sun to part shade

Height to 1m
Width to 50cm