Aji Challuaruro
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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A Peruvian aji with small, cone-shaped pods that pass through several colours as they ripen. The flavour is sweet with an apple-like note and good heat.A compact plant, about 60 cm (2 ft) tall, that is mid-season and decorative while fruiting. Originates from Peru.Plant DetailsBotanical name: Capsicum baccatumGrowth habit: Compact...
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A Peruvian aji with small, cone-shaped pods that pass through several colours as they ripen. The flavour is sweet with an apple-like note and good heat.
A compact plant, about 60 cm (2 ft) tall, that is mid-season and decorative while fruiting. Originates from Peru.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum baccatum
Growth habit: Compact and bushy (about 60 cm)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 35–45 cm (14–18")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in containers
Support: Usually not needed
Fruit and Harvest
Small, cone-shaped pods that ripen from pale yellow through purple and orange to red. Pods of several colours can be on the plant at once; harvest at full red for the sweetest flavour.
Heat level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Hot sauces
- Salsas
- Drying
- Pickling
- Ornamental displays
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: containers, patios and gardeners who enjoy colourful, unusual peppers.
