Aji Dulce Pepper Seeds – 10 Sweet Mild Caribbean Capsicum chinense Seeds

Aji Dulce is a traditional Caribbean sweet pepper prized for its rich, fruity flavor without the intense heat of other Capsicum chinense varieties. The wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits ripen from green to bright red and are commonly used in sofrito, stews, and rice dishes. This mild pepper offers a gentle warmth and aromatic sweetness that makes it a versatile addition to Caribbean and Latin American cooking.

Easy to grow in warm conditions, Aji Dulce pepper plants are productive and well-suited to containers or garden beds. The compact plants produce abundant fruits throughout the season, making them a rewarding choice for home gardeners and pepper enthusiasts alike.

Plant Features

• Sweet, mild flavor with fruity notes and very low heat
• Wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits that mature from green to red
• Productive plants that perform well in containers or garden beds
• Traditional ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine
• Open-pollinated Capsicum chinense variety

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
• 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: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual elsewhere
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-30 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Aji Dulce seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and maintain a soil temperature of 75-85°F for best germination. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions after the danger of frost has passed.

Set plants in full sun in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize lightly every few weeks during the growing season. Harvest fruits when they reach full color for the sweetest flavor.

What's Included

10 Aji Dulce pepper seeds (Capsicum chinense).