Aji Dulce Chili Seeds

Information: Aji dulce is the perfect chili if you are looking for the fruity flavour of a habanero without its pungent spiciness. The fruits of the aji dulce chili plant look similar to a mini yellow pepper, but have the intense flavour typical of the Capsicum chinense species. The plants can grow to a great size and produce a large number of fruits. The peppers ripen to a golden yellow colour, they are juicy and can be eaten uncooked as an ingredient in salads and salsas. They also do not lose their flavour when cooked.

Care: Germination temperature is between 22°C  and 28°C (germination period: 10-18 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised, permeable soil, and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be placed in a sunny, protected place with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. As the plants have a particularly long maturation period, it is recommended to grow them in a pot, so that you can easily bring the plants inside when the temperature falls below 12°C during the day, allowing all the fruits to ripen. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it back by 20cm after harvesting and place in a light place where it is at least 15°C.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Growing Guide and in the Chili Journal.