Brazilian Starfish
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Brazilian Starfish is an unusual aji type with squat, flattened red fruit that has several lobes, giving it the shape of a sea star. It has a sweet, fruity flavour with apple-like notes and a gradual, moderate heat.Plants are tall, vigorous and productive, with a loose, somewhat weeping habit typical...
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Brazilian Starfish is an unusual aji type with squat, flattened red fruit that has several lobes, giving it the shape of a sea star. It has a sweet, fruity flavour with apple-like notes and a gradual, moderate heat.
Plants are tall, vigorous and productive, with a loose, somewhat weeping habit typical of C. baccatum. It is believed to have originated in Peru and is now also grown in Brazil.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum baccatum
Growth habit: Tall and spreading
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; needs a large container
Support: Recommended; tall branches benefit from staking or a cage
Fruit and Harvest
Fruit are about 2.5–5 cm across, flattened, with several pointed lobes like a starfish. They ripen from green through orange to red; harvest when fully red for the best flavour.
Heat level: Medium (10,000–30,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Fresh in salads and salsas
- Pickling
- Seafood dishes
- Stuffing whole
- Ornamental planters
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: Well suited for: large containers, ornamental beds and gardeners who like fruity, moderately hot peppers.
