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Aji Amarillo Seeds - Essential Peruvian Chile - Fruity Flavor

Aji Amarillo Seeds - Essential Peruvian Chile - Fruity Flavor

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Grow Your Own Peruvian Heat with Aji Amarillo Seeds

Bring the vibrant flavors of Peru to your garden with Aji Amarillo Seeds, the cornerstone of authentic Peruvian cuisine. Known for its fruity mango-like taste and tropical aroma, this chile pepper is a must-have for culinary enthusiasts and home gardeners alike.

Why Choose Aji Amarillo Seeds?

As the most frequently used chile in Peru, Aji Amarillo adds a unique depth to dishes like Papa a la Huancaína and Ají de Gallina. Its distinctive fruity flavor packs a punch with a Scoville heat rating of 30,000 - 50,000, making it perfect for those who love intense, flavorful heat.

Key Features:

  • Fruity & Tropical Flavor: Enjoy a delicious mango-like taste with a captivating aroma.
  • Very Hot Heat Level: Ideal for spice lovers seeking authentic Peruvian heat.
  • Abundant Harvest: Each plant grows 4-5' tall, producing 5-6" peppers that mature to a deep yellowish-orange.
  • Heirloom Seeds: High-quality, non-GMO seeds for a healthy, organic garden.

Growing Tips:

Start your Aji Amarillo Seeds indoors 8 weeks before warm weather. Plant in sterile media, cover 1/4" deep, and maintain 85°F bottom heat with bright light. Keep the soil moist, and expect germination in 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings after 6 true leaves appear, spacing them 30" apart or in 5-gallon containers.

Harvest when peppers turn yellowish-orange for the best flavor and heat. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a culinary adventurer, these seeds will bring a taste of Peru to your table.

Ready to spice up your garden? Plant Aji Amarillo Seeds today and enjoy the fiery, fruity flavors of Peru!

  • Packet contains: 10 seeds
  • Heat Level: Very Hot
  • SHU: 30,000 – 50,000
  • Maturity: 85 days after transplant
  • Pod Size: 5-6 in.  Plant Size: 5 ft.
  • Origin: Peru
  • Capsicum baccatum
  • Heirloom and Open-Pollinated
  • Untreated and Non-GMO

 

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