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Capsicum annuum 'Aji, Amarillo'
Pepper, Aji, Amarillo
This is the traditional Peruvian Aji pepper. Robust plants are about 5 feet tall and covered with 5" long fruits that ripen to yellowish orange. The fruit has a mango like taste and tropical aroma. Fruits are excellent for drying and have only 10-15 seeds per fruit. 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units
- Fruity hot pepper with floral citrus notes,
- Aji type with medium to high heat,
- Long pods ripen to deep orange-yellow,
- Superb in Peruvian sauces, salsas, and drying
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 30-48 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Aji, Amarillo'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.