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About this variety
Rain Forest, also sold as Aji Rainforest, is a South American chili (Capsicum baccatum, family Solanaceae) with elongated, slightly curved red pods and moderate heat of 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The packet holds 5 seeds.
Fruit and plant
- Fruit: elongated and slightly curved, 8–12 cm long, 20–30 g, smooth and glossy.
- Colour: bright green, ripening to red.
- Heat: 10,000–30,000 SHU; fruity and tangy.
- Plant: 80–100 cm, bushy and compact.
- Origin: South America.
Kitchen use
Use the pods in fresh salsas, hot sauces and marinades, grill or pickle them, or dry them for chili flakes and powder.
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 and harvest
Plant out once the risk of frost has passed, 50–60 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly, mulch and feed now and then. Fruit typically matures 90–110 days after transplanting.
What you get
5 seeds of Hot Pepper Rain Forest (Aji Rainforest). We do not state a seed life or germination percentage for this packet.
FAQ
How hot is it?
10,000–30,000 SHU.
How long to ripe fruit?
About 90–110 days after transplanting.
How far apart should I plant?
50–60 cm.
What soil temperature does the seed need?
24–30 °C until seedlings appear.
