\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f Rocoto Aji Largo - Slim powerhouse from the Andes
\nDiscover the Rocoto Aji Largo, a unique chili pepper native to the highlands of Loja, Ecuador. This variety of the Capsicum pubescens species is known for its slender, torpedo-shaped fruit and impressive sharpness.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd25 Spicy and flavorful
\nThe Aji Largo produces bright red, juicy fruits about 6-7 cm long and 2 cm wide. With spiciness ranging between 30,000 and 100,000 Scoville Units (SHU), this pepper offers a powerful kick. The fruits have a fruity, slightly sweet flavor and contain the rocoto's characteristic black seeds.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 Growth and care
\nThis plant grows quickly, reaching a height of about 130 cm in the first year. It has a compact, spreading habit and is very productive. The Rocoto Aji Largo is perennial and can survive well in temperate climates. It blooms with striking purple flowers and is relatively easy to grow, even for beginners.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Culinary Applications
\nIts thick pericarp and juicy texture make the Aji Largo ideal for a variety of culinary applications. Use it fresh in salads, salsas or spreads, or incorporate it into sauces and stews. This pepper is also excellent for grilling or pickling.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Product information at a glance:
\nSpecies: Capsicum pubescens<\/p>\n
Sharpness: approx. 30,000-100,000 SHU<\/p>\n
Fruit size: about 6-7 cm long, 2 cm wide<\/p>\n
Fruit color: Bright red at maturity<\/p>\n
Plant height: Up to 130 cm in the first year<\/p>\n
Characteristics: Black seeds, purple flowers, perennial<\/p>\n
Origin: Loja, Ecuador<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 Order your seeds now and grow this fiery beauty yourself!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f Rocoto Aji Largo - Slim powerhouse from the Andes<\/strong>
Experience the fiery charm of the Rocoto Aji Largo<\/em>, a spicy and fruity chili pepper from the highlands of Ecuador. This compact, perennial plant produces bright red, juicy fruits with a solid kick (30,000-100,000 SHU) and a unique, slightly sweet flavor. Its thick fruit wall and black seeds make it not only an eye-catcher, but also perfect for sauces, grills, or for pickling. Easy to grow, even for beginners!<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":349,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[33,19],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-348","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-peperzaden","7":"product_cat-zaden","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=348"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=348"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dgseedsandplants.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}