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Aji Amarillo Pepper Plant

Heat Level: Medium (40,000 SHU)

Species: C. baccatum

Pod Color: Yellow

Price: $25.00 USD

A cornerstone of Peruvian cuisine and one of the most flavorful peppers you can grow. Capsicum baccatum, 30,000–50,000 SHU. Pods ripen to bright orange-yellow with thick, fruity flesh and a distinctive tropical character that survives cooking. Used in classic dishes like aji de gallina, ceviche, and causa. Pods reach 4–5 inches at maturity. Heat is real but never overshadows the flavor.

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