Capsicum chinense 'Aji brown'

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Chilli
Aji brown
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Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum chinense
Synonyms

Aji brown
Aji panca

Plant Data
Fruit colour: Green to deep brown
Heat:
· · 3 · · · · · ·
Scoville heat units: 1,000 - 1,500
References: [1]

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.[1]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chilli - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

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  1. a b Aji brown- Chile Pepper Database. The ChileMan.org. Retrieved: 2010-10-02.