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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Aji Amarillo as offered here is the heatless snacking selection bred by Dr. Michael Mazourek at Cornell University, a Capsicum chinense with fruit of 2 to 3 inches turning from lime green to fluorescent orange. The flavor carries the fruity, floral notes of a habanero with no burn at all; even the seeds are sweet. Plants are vigorous and productive. Allow about 75 days to green fruit and roughly 100 days to full orange, so start seed early indoors and give it the warmest spot you have. Note that this differs from the Peruvian Aji Amarillo (Capsicum baccatum), which is hot; do not expect this one to substitute in Peruvian sauces.
Aji Amarillo traits
- Capsicum chinense bred at Cornell by Michael Mazourek
- Fruit 2 to 3 inches, lime green to bright orange
- Habanero aroma without heat
- Seeds are sweet, not bitter
- Vigorous, productive plants
- About 75 days green, 100 days orange
Good for
- Fresh snacking
- Salads and salsa without heat
- Aromatic cooking
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Amarillo this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Ancho 101 | 80 days | — | — |
| Beaver Dam | 80 days | — | — |
| Chinese Giant | 80 days | — | — |
| Chocolate | 80 days | — | — |
| Classic | 80 days | — | — |
Aji Amarillo FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Aji Amarillo?
Aji Amarillo as offered here is the heatless snacking selection bred by Dr. Michael Mazourek at Cornell University, a Capsicum chinense with fruit of 2 to 3 inches turning from lime green to fluorescent orange.
How many days to maturity is Aji Amarillo?
Aji Amarillo is listed at 80–90 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 Amarillo compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Aji Amarillo: 80–90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aconcagua (80 days), Ancho 101 (80 days), Beaver Dam (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aji Amarillo good for?
Aji Amarillo is grown for fresh snacking, salads and salsa without heat, aromatic cooking.
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
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.