{"product_id":"aji-charapita-hot-pepper-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Aji Charapita Hot Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eAji 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. 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