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- Days to maturity
- 50–75 days
- Growth habit
- Bushy
- Breeder
- PanAmerican Seed
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Aji Rico F1 is a Capsicum baccatum aji from PanAmerican Seed, a 2017 AAS national winner. The narrow conical fruit is 3 to 4 inches long, crisp and thin-walled, with a warm but not fierce heat, and can be used at the mature green stage or fully red. Bushy plants are big for a home garden, 30 to 36 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches across, set 50 to 75 fruits and need staking; they are not recommended for containers. Start seed 6 to 7 weeks before transplanting, wait for nights above 45 F, and space 2 to 3 feet apart. Mature green in 50 to 55 days from transplant, red ripe in 70 to 75.
Aji Rico F1 traits
- Capsicum baccatum aji type
- Narrow conical red fruit 3 to 4 inches, crisp and thin-walled
- Warm, moderate heat; usable green or red
- Bushy 30- to 36-inch plant spreading 3 to 4 feet, needs staking
- 50 to 75 fruits per plant
- AAS national winner 2017, PanAmerican Seed
- Green in 50 days from transplant, red in 70
Good for
- Fresh salsa
- Cooking green or red
- Drying
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Rico F1 this page | 50–75 days | Bushy | — |
| Gypsy hybrid | 55–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Mexican Sunrise F1 | 60–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Mexican Sunset F1 | 60–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Pretty N Sweet F1 | 60 days | Bushy | — |
| San Joaquin F1 | 60 days | Bushy | — |
| Mad Hatter F1 | 65–90 days | Bushy | — |
Aji Rico F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Aji Rico F1?
Aji Rico F1 is a Capsicum baccatum aji from PanAmerican Seed, a 2017 AAS national winner. The narrow conical fruit is 3 to 4 inches long, crisp and thin-walled, with a warm but not fierce heat, and can be used at the mature green stage or fully red.
How many days to maturity is Aji Rico F1?
Aji Rico F1 is listed at 50–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Aji Rico F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Aji Rico F1: 50–75 days, bushy. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Gypsy hybrid (55–65 days), Mexican Sunrise F1 (60–65 days), Mexican Sunset F1 (60–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aji Rico F1 good for?
Aji Rico F1 is grown for fresh salsa, cooking green or red, drying.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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