{"product_id":"aji-dulce-pepper-seeds-10-sweet-mild-caribbean-capsicum-chinense-seeds","title":"Aji Dulce Pepper Seeds – 10 Sweet Mild Caribbean Capsicum chinense Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAji 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, mild flavor with fruity notes and very low heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits that mature from green to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive plants that perform well in containers or garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated Capsicum chinense variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Aji Dulce pepper seeds (Capsicum chinense).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836004729142,"sku":"FOLIA2-1688","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6567528477_mag7.jpg?v=1793097135","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/aji-dulce-pepper-seeds-10-sweet-mild-caribbean-capsicum-chinense-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}