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About this variety
Aji Amarillo is a Peruvian chili (Capsicum baccatum, family Solanaceae) with long golden-orange pods and a fruity taste with citrus and tropical notes. Heat is medium, 30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The packet holds 5 seeds.
Fruit and plant
- Fruit: elongated, slightly curved, 10–15 cm long, 30–50 g, smooth and waxy.
- Colour: green, ripening to golden-orange.
- Heat: 30,000–50,000 SHU.
- Plant: vigorous, semi-bushy, 60–90 cm.
A long season
Aji Amarillo needs time: fruit typically matures 90–100 days after transplanting. Once ripening starts, you can keep picking as pods colour up.
Start indoors in warm soil
Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date and keep the soil at 24–30 °C until seedlings appear.
Planting out
Plant out when temperatures have settled, 50–60 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly, mulch and feed lightly.
Kitchen use
Aji Amarillo is a staple of Peruvian cooking, used fresh, as a purée, in sauces, salsas, stews and dishes such as aji de gallina.
What you get
5 seeds of Hot Pepper Aji Amarillo. We do not state a seed life or germination percentage for this packet.
FAQ
How hot is Aji Amarillo?
30,000–50,000 SHU, medium heat.
What soil temperature does the seed need?
24–30 °C until seedlings appear.
Why is my plant not fruiting yet?
It is a long-season pepper; expect ripe pods 90–100 days after transplanting.
