Aji Charapita Hot Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Aji Charapita is a rare heirloom chili pepper native to the Peruvian Amazon, prized for its tiny, round yellow peppers that deliver an intense heat with a unique fruity, citrus-like flavor. Highly valued by chefs and pepper enthusiasts, this productive variety is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, containers, and specialty pepper collections. The plants thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and produce abundant peppers throughout the warm growing season.

Features

• Rare heirloom chili pepper from Peru
• Produces small, round golden-yellow peppers
• Intense heat with fruity, citrus-like flavor
• Excellent for fresh use, sauces, seasoning, and drying
• Ideal for containers, raised beds, and home gardens
• Highly productive throughout the growing season
• Popular among gourmet chefs and pepper enthusiasts

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Aji Charapita Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Rare Heirloom Hot Chili Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy perennial in frost-free climates (grown as an annual in cooler regions)
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in Zones 2–8)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April (start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days at 80–90°F (27–32°C) in warm, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 24–36 inches tall, 18–24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart