About this seed

Aji Amarillo is a Peruvian chili (Capsicum baccatum, family Solanaceae) with long golden-orange pods and a fruity taste with citrus and tropical notes. Heat is medium, 30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The packet holds 5 seeds.

Also known as: Aji amarillo, Ají amarillo (Spanish, Peru), Ají escabeche, Ají cusqueño, Mirchi (Hindi), Milagai (Tamil), Mulaku (Malayalam), Chile (Spanish), Piment (French), Peperoncino (Italian), Pimenta (Portuguese), Chili (German), Prik (Thai).

Fruit and plant

Fruit: elongated, slightly curved, 10–15 cm long, 30–50 g, smooth and waxy.
Colour: green, ripening to golden-orange.
Heat: 30,000–50,000 SHU.
Plant: vigorous, semi-bushy, 60–90 cm.

A long season

Aji Amarillo needs time: fruit typically matures 90–100 days after transplanting. Once ripening starts, you can keep picking as pods colour up.

Start indoors in warm soil

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date and keep the soil at 24–30 °C until seedlings appear.

Planting out

Plant out when temperatures have settled, 50–60 cm apart in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly, mulch and feed lightly.

Kitchen use

Aji Amarillo is a staple of Peruvian cooking, used fresh, as a purée, in sauces, salsas, stews and dishes such as aji de gallina.

What you get

5 seeds of Hot Pepper Aji Amarillo. We do not state a seed life or germination percentage for this packet.

FAQ

How hot is Aji Amarillo?

30,000–50,000 SHU, medium heat.

What soil temperature does the seed need?

24–30 °C until seedlings appear.

Why is my plant not fruiting yet?

It is a long-season pepper; expect ripe pods 90–100 days after transplanting.