Hot Pepper ‘Aji Amarillo’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.95
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GH1885
Aji Amarillo is the Chile most frequently used in Peru and probably the most important ingredient in Peruvian cooking.
Aji Amarillo is the Chile most frequently used in Peru and probably the most important ingredient in Peruvian cooking. "Aji" means chili pepper and "Amarillo" means yellow in Spanish. This Chile is found in the famous appetizer Papa a la Huancaína (Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce), and in the classic dish Ají de Gallina (Peruvian Creamed Spicy Chicken). It is hot, sweet, and fruity. When dried, it is called Ají Mirasol or Cusqueno. The peppers can get over 6" in length and over 1" wide. The heat is no joke either, coming in at a mere 30,000 - 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. They are great for grilling and stuffing since they are so large. Such a fantastic pepper and very versatile. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 30,000 - 50,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum baccatum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to gold |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads) |
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