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| Botanical Name |
Capsicum chinense |
| Seeds Per Pack |
15 |
| 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 |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| 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) |
1-999 SHU |
| Pepper Color |
Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape |
Tapered |
| Pepper Size |
Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage |
Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Pickling, Roasting |
This pepper is an heirloom habanero type from Venezuela. Often considered a mild habanero without the heat. Aji Dulce has a very unusual flavor. With overtones of smokey black pepper and coriander, these fruits have hints of tropical sweetness and mouthwatering zest. An excellent choice for sofritos, sautéed vegetables, and rice & bean dishes. The thin-walled pendant fruits are 1 x 2 in., tapering at both the stem and blossom end. For a sharper flavor, use the green fruits, and for softer flavors, use them when ripened bright red. This type can be slow to ripen, but worth the wait.
SHU: 1,000