Aji Amarillo Chile Pepper
25 Seeds
Vibrantly colored peppers - delicious fruity flavor
- Heirloom variety originating from Peru
- initially yellow, maturing to bright orange
- Medium heat level - unique, fruity flavor
- Well-suited for sauces, soups and pastes
- 80-90 days to maturity
Vibrantly colored peppers - delicious fruity flavor
- Heirloom variety originating from Peru
- initially yellow, maturing to bright orange
- Medium heat level - unique, fruity flavor
- Well-suited for sauces, soups and pastes
- 80-90 days to maturity
MORE ABOUT AJI AMARILLO:
(Capsicum baccatum) Peruvian variety produces large quantities of 2-inch long, yellow-orange peppers with a fruity flavor and medium heat level. Ubiquitous in Peruvian cuisine, the amarillo chile frequently makes its way into sauces, soups, pastes, and dried ground spice. Healthy plants are easy to grow and their unique peppers are beautiful to behold-- a must try for all gardeners. Medium heat. 80-90 days from transplant. 25 seeds/pkt.
MORE ABOUT AJI AMARILLO:
(Capsicum baccatum) Peruvian variety produces large quantities of 2-inch long, yellow-orange peppers with a fruity flavor and medium heat level. Ubiquitous in Peruvian cuisine, the amarillo chile frequently makes its way into sauces, soups, pastes, and dried ground spice. Healthy plants are easy to grow and their unique peppers are beautiful to behold-- a must try for all gardeners. Medium heat. 80-90 days from transplant. 25 seeds/pkt.
GROWING INFORMATION:
CULTURE: Peppers perform best in well-drained soil that contains plenty of organic matter and adequate phosphorous and calcium. Mulching plants with poly, paper, or natural materials will ensure consistent moisture throughout the root zone.
SOWING: For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. The ideal temperature for pepper seed germination is 85 degrees. For best results, place a growers heat mat beneath trays until germination has occurred. Under ideal conditions, germination should occur in 10-14 days.
TRANSPLANTING: After danger of frost has passed, set transplants 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Ensure that plants receive 1-2" of water per week. Avoid over-application of nitrogen as this can cause vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set.
INSECT PESTS: Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effective in controlling climbing cutworms. Aphids, flea beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution.
DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: To prevent common pepper diseases like Phytopthora and bacterial spot, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Excess nitrogen and/or insufficient phosphorous can cause pepper plants to become bushy and produce few blossoms.
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Peppers can be harvested at any time, but should be picked before they become soft or overly mature. Harvesting regularly will encourage further fruit set. Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
SAVING SEEDS: Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Pepper plants are prone to cross pollination by bees, so precautions should be taken to prevent pollination by insects. Covering plants with mosquito netting is an effective method to protect against pollen contamination.
GROWING INFORMATION:
CULTURE: Peppers perform best in well-drained soil that contains plenty of organic matter and adequate phosphorous and calcium. Mulching plants with poly, paper, or natural materials will ensure consistent moisture throughout the root zone.
SOWING: For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. The ideal temperature for pepper seed germination is 85 degrees. For best results, place a growers heat mat beneath trays until germination has occurred. Under ideal conditions, germination should occur in 10-14 days.
TRANSPLANTING: After danger of frost has passed, set transplants 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Ensure that plants receive 1-2" of water per week. Avoid over-application of nitrogen as this can cause vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set.
INSECT PESTS: Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effective in controlling climbing cutworms. Aphids, flea beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution.
DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: To prevent common pepper diseases like Phytopthora and bacterial spot, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Excess nitrogen and/or insufficient phosphorous can cause pepper plants to become bushy and produce few blossoms.
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Peppers can be harvested at any time, but should be picked before they become soft or overly mature. Harvesting regularly will encourage further fruit set. Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
SAVING SEEDS: Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Pepper plants are prone to cross pollination by bees, so precautions should be taken to prevent pollination by insects. Covering plants with mosquito netting is an effective method to protect against pollen contamination.
