Aji Hot Peppers

100+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Amarillo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 5" long by 1 ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers with greenish yellow markings. A variety from Peru.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Benito Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 1 ½" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from light green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers with greenish yellow markings. A rare variety from Bolivia.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Bolivian Marble Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ½" long by ½" wide round hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A rare variety from Bolivia.

90+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Brown Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 1 ¼" wide dark-brown Aji peppers. It is the second most common pepper in Peru. A Peruvian chile pepper variety known for its mild heat and distinctive smoky, fruity flavor. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to dark chocolate brown when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper for making seasoning powder. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 640901. A rare variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 2,412. 

90 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. Aji Caballero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of ¾" long by ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Similar to the Tabasco Pepper. Perfect for making hot sauce and pepper flakes. Excellent choice for home gardens. A very rare variety from Puerto Rico.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Cacho de Cabra Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 4" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers were used by the Mapuche Indians to make spice seasoning Merken Merqueen. A rare variety from Chile.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Cachucha Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 1 ¾" long by 1 ¼" wide pendant-shaped hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, gr

85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to red when mature. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its aroma and flavor. In Peru, it is used fresh, chopped in sauces and aderezos to season traditional dishes such as tortilla de raya, arroz con pato, chinguirito, and others. It can also be eaten fresh with food or incorporated into various sauces and preparations. The peppers are very hot, grow upwards, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from the northern coast, especially the Lambayeque and Chiclayo regions, and the jungles of Peru. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI  3093. A rare variety from Lima, Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 80,000.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Cito Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers with greenish yellow markings. Excellent drying pepper for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from South America.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Colorado Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 5" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green to shiny orange-red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. A variety from La Paz, Bolivia.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Cristal Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ½" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. It is a chili pepper variety prized for its productive plants, unique citrusy flavor, and moderate-to-hot heat. Peppers are medium hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from light green to pale yellow to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for salsa and for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture PI 281320. A variety from Curico, Chile.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Dulce #2 Pepper. This wide bush plant produces heavy yields of 1 ¾" long by 1 ½" wide wrinkled hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its seasoning pepper for gardeners who want habanero character without the heat. It looks and smells like a red habanero but has little to no heat. Peppers turn from green to orange to red when mature. The plant has green stems, light green leaves, and white flowers. Essential in sofrito, salsas, stews, rice/beans, sauces, pickling, and fresh seasoning, and pairs well with garlic, onion, tomato, cilantro, citrus, seafood, chicken, and pork. A popular variety used in dishes in Central and South America. Excellent choice for home gardens. 

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Dulce Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" long by 1" wide Habanero hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green, to orange-red, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers have a flavor and aroma similar to Habanero but without heat. Usually prepared with sauteed vegetables, rice, and bean dishes. Also dried and ground into a powder and used as a spice. It is popular in Central and South American dishes that need great pepper flavor but low heat levels. A variety from Venezuela.

85 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. It is a rare chili pepper prized for its mild, fruity flavor. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from green to yellow to yellow-orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety originating from Mexico.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Limo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from pale yellow, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from Peru.

90 days. Capsicum pubescens. Open Pollinated. Aji Mango Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 3" long by 1" wide hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its sweet, fruity, mango-like flavor with citrusy notes. Peppers are very hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from light green to bright orange when mature. Great for fresh eating, salsas, sauces, pickling, drying, and stuffing with cream cheese for a spicy appetizer. Excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 125,000.

75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Aji Mirasol Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 4 ¼" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, grow upright in clusters, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. It has a pungent flavor with a hint of strawberry. Excellent for Mexican cuisine and drying pepper for making seasoning spice powder. The Spanish name of the pepper means Looking at the Sun. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 188472. A variety from Mexico.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Mono Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ½" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, greens leaves, and white flowers. Word meaning Monkey Chile. A variety from the jungles of Peru.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Norteno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 3 to 4" long hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to orange red and yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers possess a fruity flavor of moderate pungency that is great with seafood dishes. A variety from Northern Peru.

85 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Omnicolor Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from light yellow purple, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. This is a very attractive ornamental pepper plant. plant. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, borders, and rock gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 215739. A variety from Peru.

90+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Panca Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 5 ¾" long by 1" wide hot peppers. It is a popular mild Peruvian chili pepper, the second most common pepper in Peru after Aji Amarillo, prized for its unique flavor rather than intense heat. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from green to deep brown when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers have rich flavor with little heat. Excellent for Mexican cuisine and making mole sauces. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Peru.

90+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Rojo Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 5" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to deep orange when mature. The peppers are very mild at the green stage. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, frying, stirfrying, and canning. This was a favorite variety during the Inca Empire. A variety from Peru.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Yellow Pepper Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 2" long by 1" wide elongated Habanero hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from light green, to yellow, to golden yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and hot sauce. A variety from Peru.

90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Aji Yuquitania Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ½" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from light green, to orange, to shiny red when mature. The plan

85 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Criolla Sella Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 2 ½" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green to golden yellow orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers with yellow green markings. Excellent for making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. Suitable for containers. A variety from Bolivia. Scoville Heat Units: 30,000.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Dedo de Moca Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 3" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green, to orange, to right red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers with greenish-yellow markings. Excellent for Brazilian cuisine and making sauces. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 497972. A variety from Brazil. Scoville Heat Units: 15,000.

100+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Lemon Drop Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ¾" long by ¾" wide Aji peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to lemon yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling, and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 315024. A variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 19,243.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Peito de Moca Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ¼" long by 1 ¼" wide Aji peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, grow upright, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has g

90+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Peru Yellow Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers have a lemony citrus flavor. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. A rare variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 44,940.

120 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Sugar Rush Peach Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by ¾” wide Aji peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its unique color, high yields, and appealing sweet-heat balance, making it one of the more “fun” peppers to eat and grow. Peppers are hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from pale yellow to creamy peach when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. The peppers are hot but have a sweet flavor. Chris Fowler of Wales, England, bred this pepper. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the United Kingdom.

120 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Sugar Rush Stripey Pepper Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 3 ½” long by 1" wide Aji peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from pale yellow to creamy peach with red stripes when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. Peppers are hot but have a sweet flavor. This pepper was bred by Chris Fowler of Wales. England. A rare variety from the United Kingdom.

120 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Tangerine Tiger Pepper Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 4" long by 3” wide peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have very thick flesh, grow upright, and turn from green, to orange with red stripes, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. It was created with an Aji Tangerine Pepper crossed with a Sugar Rush Stripey Pepper. It is not yet stable and may throw off pods of differing colors and shapes. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Aji Amarillo Yellow Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 4 ¼" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, sweet, and fruity, turning from green to yellow, then to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers with greenish-yellow markings. It is one of the most important ingredients in Peruvian cuisine, used in sauces, soups, pastes, rubs, and ceviche. When cooked, the fruit turns yellow, hence the name. Excellent for making hot sauce when combined with lemon juice. A rare variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 27,267.