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Aji Chinchi Amarillo


Aji Chinchi Amarillo  (Capsicum baccatum)

Aji Chinchi Amarillo
Capsicum:·Baccatum var. pendulum
Origin:· Peru
PI:·315020
Scoville units:· 30,000-50,000
Blossom end shape:·pointed
Fruit position and shape:·pendant, elongate
Fruit size and color:·3"-4"L green > yellow
Calyx shape:·cup shaped, small 5 teeth
Flower:·erect, rotate, small
Petals/Spots:·white/yellow or tan
Filament color: · white
Anther color:·yellow
Habit:· bush
Stem: ·smooth
Leaves:·smooth, relatively small
Germ. Time:·2 wk > 2 mo.
Maturity:·90 days
Plant height:·18"-24"
Taste:·
Uses:·
A wonderful, smaller version of the Ají Amarillo. Smaller pods, approx 2-3", with the same aromatics, flavor and heat. Shorter season and cool temperature tolerant. Ripens from green to golden yellow.
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Beautiful photo Dan....the ones of the capiscums are all lovely! I sometimes forget that not everyone is in deep dark autumn fog!

15 Nov, 2012



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