Proper Name

[OROZCONLECHE]

Rocotto or Manzano? I hear & see both but whats the proper one?

 

[harry]

The names are regional. Hence there isn't an answer to the question of which one is the proper one.

 

[Justaguy]

I was told last year the rocotto was red and the manzano was orange.

 

[SanPatricio]

Rocoto -
“Probably the most famous of the Pubescens species, its history lies in the Andes region of Peru where it is also known as 'Manzano', meaning apple due the shape of the fruit. It is also called Locoto in Bolivia, Chilli Peron, Chilli Caballo and Chilli Ciruelo.”

http://www.thechilem...n=Any&genus=Any

 

[geeme]

Several sources hold that rocoto is a variety of pubescens, much like jalapeno is a variety of annuum. And just like there are various jalapeno types (jalapeno M, purples, billy bikers.....), there are various rocoto types. Of the rocoto types, manzano (which means something like little apple) is red, and canario (yes, like the bird) is yellow.

 

[OROZCONLECHE]

Oh I Gues now there i more choices to clarified my answer hhmm...

 

[POTAWIE]

There are many C. pubescens, manzanos and rocotos are just two of them

 

[harry]

Would somebody care to elaborate on the argument that Rocoto refers to one variety?

 

[POTAWIE]

Manzano means 'apple' which describes the appearence of the fruits - like small apples. Like its cousin the Rocoto, this variety has unusual black seeds which are very hard (like apple pips) and should be removed before eating. Manzano comes generally in three types, Amarillo, Rojo (Red) and Canario (Yellow). Also known as 'Caballo' in Guatemala.
http://www.thechileman.org/results.php?find=MANZANO+AMARILLO&heat=Any&origin=Any&genus=Any&chile=1&submit=Search