Aji Colorado Capsicum: Baccatum

• 13 Nov, 2012
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Aji Colorado
Capsicum: Baccatum
Origin: Bolivia
PI: 590506
Scoville units: 30,000-50,000
Blossom end shape: pointed
Fruit position and shape: pendant, elongate
Fruit size and color: 3"-5"L green > red
Calyx shape: cup shaped
Flower: erect, rotate, small
Petals/Spots: white/yellow or tan spots
Filament color: white
Anther color: yellow
Habit: small, usually low tree
Stem: smooth
Leaves: smooth, relatively small
Germ. Time: 2 wk. > 2 mo.
Maturity: 75-80 Days
Plant height: 18 > 24"
Taste: .."citrusy" "fruity"
Uses:.condiment, garnish, salsa
This tall variety from the Peruvian Andes produces brilliantly colored 3 to 5in pendant shaped pods, which are slightly wrinkled. These tasty peppers are used both fresh and in their dried powdered form.
Credits & Sources: thechileman Aji Colorado Tradewinds Aji Colorado