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- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Aji Crystal is a Chilean pepper of the Capsicum baccatum species, recognizable by the spotted markings on its flowers. Plants reach about 3 feet and carry waxy fruit around 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches that ripen from a pale, almost translucent light green to yellow and then a light reddish orange. Picked pale, the pods are crisp and mildest; ripened orange-red they turn sweeter and more complex. Baccatum seed wants warmer germination, 80 to 85F, and a longer indoor start of 6 to 8 weeks or more. Maturity is around 90 days from transplant. Good for fresh salsas and for the Chilean-style pickled and sauced aji.
Aji Crystal traits
- Chilean Capsicum baccatum type
- Waxy fruit about 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
- Pale green ripening to yellow and reddish orange
- Mildest and crispest when picked pale
- Plants about 3 feet
- About 90 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh salsa
- Pickling
- Hot sauce
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Crystal this page | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Ancho Gigantea | 90 days | — | — |
| Ancho/Poblano | 90–110 days | — | — |
| Balloon | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Birdseye Chili | 90 days | — | — |
| Chenzo | 90 days | — | — |
Aji Crystal FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Aji Crystal?
Aji Crystal is a Chilean pepper of the Capsicum baccatum species, recognizable by the spotted markings on its flowers. Plants reach about 3 feet and carry waxy fruit around 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches that ripen from a pale, almost translucent light green to yellow and then a light reddish orange.
How many days to maturity is Aji Crystal?
Aji Crystal is listed at 90–100 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 Crystal compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Aji Crystal: 90–100 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aci Sivri (90 days), Ancho Gigantea (90 days), Ancho/Poblano (90–110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aji Crystal good for?
Aji Crystal is grown for fresh salsa, pickling, hot sauce.
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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- 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)
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