Aji Mango
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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A South American aji with elongated, tangerine-orange pods. It is known for a fruity, mango-like sweetness followed by a solid heat.Plants grow about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) and are productive once they start setting fruit. An heirloom from Peru.Plant DetailsBotanical name: Capsicum baccatumGrowth habit: Upright and tallFoliage: GreenSun: Full sunSpacing:...
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A South American aji with elongated, tangerine-orange pods. It is known for a fruity, mango-like sweetness followed by a solid heat.
Plants grow about 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) and are productive once they start setting fruit. An heirloom from Peru.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum baccatum
Growth habit: Upright and tall
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; best in large containers
Support: Recommended; plants can become top-heavy
Fruit and Harvest
Elongated pods about 5–7.5 cm (2–3") long that ripen from green through yellow to orange. Harvest at full orange, about 80–90 days after transplanting.
Heat level: Hot (25,000–50,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Hot sauces
- Fruit salsas
- Ceviche
- Marinades
- Drying
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: gardeners who like fruity peppers with real heat and larger containers.
