Mildly spicy pepper Rokita - Capsicum annuum
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Spicy but not aggressive. Rokita is a Polish, mildly hot pepper (1000 SHU – barely noticeable) that combines the fleshiness of a sweet pepper with gentle spiciness. The long, slender, red fruits 12–16 cm are perfect for pickling whole and serving as antipasti.
In brief
- Spiciness: 1000 SHU (mildly spicy)
- Fruits: long 12–16 cm, red, slender
- Sowing under cover: March
- Planting: second half of May
- Harvest: August – September
- Position: sunny
- Difficulty: easy – early variety
- Number of seeds per package: approx. 20 pcs (0.15 g)
What makes this variety special
Rokita is an early Polish variety valued for reliability – it has stiff, upright stems (no staking needed) and even ripening. The taste is mild spiciness, much friendlier than chili – ideal for those who want homemade, slightly spicy preserves but no mouth drama. It grows well both in the ground and under tunnels.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (March, under cover): sow seeds in trays or pallets at 22–25°C. Germination in 10–14 days.
Pricking out: transplant seedlings into 7–8 cm pots when they have their first pair of true leaves.
Planting (second half of May): after frost has passed, in the ground or under a tunnel, spaced 50 × 40–50 cm (wider spacing than typical peppers – Rokita grows wide).
Care: regular, moderate watering. Fertilize every 2 weeks. Stiff stems do not require staking – a big advantage of this variety.
Usage
A classic for pickling whole – perfect pepper-to-jar ratio. Great as a spice for stews, leczo, sauces. Can be eaten raw (mild spiciness), dried and ground as homemade paprika. Recommended for those just starting with chili – the spiciness is so mild it doesn't intimidate.
Gardener's tip
Rokita is mild enough that its fruits can be sliced and added to salads or sandwiches without the risk of a "fire" in your mouth. If you prefer spicier preserves, leave the fruits on the plant 2–3 weeks longer – fully ripe, richly red Rokita peppers have a noticeably sharper taste than those picked at the first color stage.
Specification
| Latin name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Variety | Rokita |
| Type | mild chili pepper |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit length | 12–16 cm |
| Spiciness | 1000 SHU |
| Position | sunny |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time | March (under cover) |
| Planting time | second half of May |
| Harvest time | August – September |
| Spacing | 50 × 40–50 cm |
| Net weight | 0.15 g |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837456888 |
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