Aji Amarillo Chilli Pepper Seeds heirloom

Aji Amarillo or Aji Yellow is a famous Peruvian variety, with small golden yellow cone-shaped fruits that turn orange when mature. They measure about 1 cm diameter, with a fruity aroma amd a strength of 30,000/50,000 SHU. The Aji amarillo pepper is a staple of the Peruvian cuisine and is used in many Peruvian dishes. Amateur Seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland, not certified for commercial use.

Scientific Name: capsicum chinense

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 20C-24C

Germination time in days: 20-30 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 60-90 days

Sunlight: full sun

Soil requirement: well drained, non acidic

Sowing and cultivation: Sow indoors early spring 1"deep, 2" apart at a soil temperature of at least 22C. The plant is sensitive to temperature variations. Transplant outdoors when temperatures have warmed up and the last chance of frost has passed. Plant row apart 24". It is advised to grow this pepper in a greenhouse or sunny sheltered spot since they need high temperature to grow