Capsicum baccatum 'Aji amarillo'

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Chilli
Aji amarillo
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Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum baccatum
Synonyms

Aji amarillo
Aji yellow

Plant Data
Fruit colour: Green to orange
Heat:
· · · · · 6 · · ·
Scoville heat units: 40,000 - 50,000
References: [1]

Many peppers are called Aji amarillo as it simply translates into 'Yellow Pepper' and hence is alternative name, Aji yellow. The fruits start off green maturing to orange, typically 120 days after transplanting. The fruits are quite pungent and are usually dried and powdered for use in many Peruvian and Bolivian dishes. 40,000-50,000 Scoville units places them at the medium/hot pungency end of the heat scale. Listed as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) variety PI 152217.[1]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chilli - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Main article: Pepper troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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