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Aji Rico Hybrid Pepper Seeds
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Aji Rico Hybrid Pepper

$4.50 Packet - 8 to 10 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity75 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24 - 36 Inches
Germination7–21 days
Growing Information

Growing Aji Rico Hybrid Pepper

2017 AAS Winner. The first early Aji pepper! Aji means ‘chili’ to South Americans and is unbeatable to balance a refreshing citrus flavor with a warm heat level. Most ajis mature too late to be feasible for many home gardeners, but not this new champion, our first pepper ever in the Capsicum baccatum family! Narrow, conical fruits are crisp and thin-walled, with a warm heat level and subtle citrus undertones. Perfect for fresh eating, when cooked or dried into a tasty paprika.

  • Days to Maturity: 50 to Green / 70 - 75 to Ripe Red (From Transplant)
  • Sow Method: Start Indoors
  • Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
  • Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Height: 30 - 36 Inches
  • Fruit Size: 3 - 4 Inches
  • Scoville Heat Unit: 1,000 - 5,000 SHU
  • Annual

Catalog Page: 56

How to start

Start Indoors

Sowing depth

¼ Inch

Plant height

30 - 36 Inches

Botanical name

Capsicum baccatum

Questions

FAQ

How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–21 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area? Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Customer Reviews

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Stacie Phillips
Be careful - can be hotter than expected!

I grew these (seeds purchased Feb 2024) and was surprised by the heat level. They were much hotter than a hot jalapeno and the 1000-5000 SHU rating in the description.

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Kelsey
The best pepper plant

This is my second year growing Aji Rico's and they are an absolute favorite in our home. We like just a small amount of spice and these are absolutely perfect. The plant is incredibly durable as well. I planted them in the ground last year and they thrived. I have them in pots this year and they are thriving. You can eat them when they are green or red and they grow incredibly fast. I use them in salsa's, pizza, sauté them to put on burgers, put in salads and so many other ways.

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WalkerRabbit
Prolific

These plants did well. I was growing to supplement my jalapenos and try something new. These fruited much earlier than my jalapenos and gave tons of peppers from summer through frost. No problems at all. They were definitely not as hot as my jalapenos, but I used for sweet, hot pepper relish and canned for pickled peppers for nachos. Pickled they seemed just like those canned diced green chile peppers from the store. I did need to stake them and they definitely sprawled. Highly recommend.