Capsicum chinense 'Aji brown'

The Aji brown also known as Aji panca is the second most common Aji variety in Peru and is grown mainly near the coast. It is sometimes mistaked for a Baccatum but is actually part of the Chinense species. The plant is white flowering and can grow up to 90cm (3ft) in a single season. The pods are large measuring 10-15cm (4-6in) long and 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across, have medium thick flesh with a berry flavour and smokey overtones. They mature from green to a deep rich brown in approximately 85 days. Its aromatic taste makes it superb raw in salsas or salads. 1,000-1,500 Scoville units.