25 Aji Amarillo Pepper Seeds - Peruvian Heirloom Chili for Spicy Gardens
$27.40
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25 Aji Amarillo Pepper Seeds - Peruvian Heirloom Chili for Spicy Gardens
$27.40
Aji Amarillo is a beloved Peruvian heirloom chili prized for its fruity heat and vibrant golden-orange color. These peppers are a staple in South American cuisine, perfect for making traditional sauces like ají amarillo paste, salsas, and marinades. The plants are vigorous and productive, adding both beauty and spice to your vegetable garden or container patio.
With their distinctive flavor and moderate-to-high heat, Aji Amarillo peppers are a must-grow for chili enthusiasts and adventurous gardeners. The plants thrive in warm conditions and reward you with abundant harvests of tapered, 3-5 inch peppers that mature from green to a rich orange-yellow.
Plant Features
- Heirloom chili from Peru with fruity, medium-hot flavor
- Peppers mature from green to bright golden-orange
- Productive plants that grow well in gardens or containers
- Excellent for fresh use, sauces, and drying
- Adds vibrant color and spice to culinary dishes
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Capsicum baccatum
- Plant Type: Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free zones)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Upright bushy plant
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (as perennial); grown as annual elsewhere
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Mature Height: 24-36 inches
- Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Aji Amarillo seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Use a well-draining seed-starting mix and maintain a soil temperature of 75-85°F (24-29°C) for best germination. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off for garden planting after the danger of frost has passed.
Provide full sun and regular watering, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize lightly every few weeks to support healthy growth and fruit production. Stake plants if needed as they become heavy with peppers. Harvest peppers when they reach full color and size for the best flavor.
What's Included
25 Aji Amarillo pepper seeds.