Aji Amarillo 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. Seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland.
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 18C. 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
