Aji Charapita

Price range: € 3.00 through € 3.50

Aji Charapita

One of the most exclusive chili peppers in the world! The Aji Charapita comes from the Peruvian jungle and is known as the "caviar among chilis" thanks to its small size, intense flavor and high culinary value. This bushy plant produces dozens of small, yellow globular peppers with surprisingly potent heat and a fruity, citrusy aroma.

🌶️ Characteristics:

  • Mini peppers (round, ±0.5-1 cm diameter)

  • Matures from green to deep yellow

  • Spiciness: approx. 50,000-60,000 SHU (comparable to cayenne)

  • Pronounced fruity and aromatic

  • Often used dried or fresh in upscale dishes

🌱 Cultivation information:

  • Pre-sowing: January-March (warm, indoors)

  • Transplant: from mid-May, preferably in greenhouse or conservatory

  • Harvest: July to October

  • Compact, bushy plant: ±40-60 cm tall

  • High yield per plant

A must-have for the lover of rare peppers with gourmet flair!

Additional information

Heat level

Medium

Color

Yellow

Type

C.chinense

Harvest year

2022, 2023, 2025

Number of Seeds

10 Seeds, 15 Seeds

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