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Aji pepper (ají amarillo)

Capsicum baccatum

South American aji peppers: piney to citrus-like fruity flavour. Hanging fruit, cream flowers.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Heat30,000–50,000 SHU[3]
Germination temperatureabout 21 °C (70 °F)[1]
Temperaturegrowth 21–27 °C by day, 16–21 °C at night (70–80 °F / 60–70 °F)[3]
pH6.0–7.0[3]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. RHS: Chilli peppers – grow your own
  2. Martat: Paprikan kasvatus
  3. Oregon State University Extension: Grow your own peppers (EC 1227, 2023)