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Aji Panca seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a bushy, upright growth habit and strong stems. This pepper variety is well adapted to warm climates and requires a long, frost-free growing period. Aji Panca plants perform best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation, the plants establish steadily and produce peppers throughout the growing season.
Features
- Warm-season plant with bushy, upright growth
- Produces elongated peppers during development
- Suitable for garden beds and container growing
- Adaptable to well-drained, fertile soil conditions
- Requires full sun and consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
- Common Name (US): Aji Panca Pepper
- Seed Type / Variety: Mild chili pepper variety
- Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
- Growing Season: Late spring to fall
- Sowing Season: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (transplanting)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 10–20 days at 22–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 60–100 cm height; 45–75 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants
