VEGETABLE HOT CHILLI PEPPER AJI CHARAPITA

VEGETABLE HOT CHILLI PEPPER  AJI CHARAPITA 

VEGETABLE HOT CHILLI PEPPER  AJI CHARAPITA. An extremely rare find originating from the north Peruvian jungle native, this is a wild bushy plant which produces hundreds of very hot, small (.25 inch), round Tepin-like peppers.  The pepper has a distinct fruity, citrus aroma and is equal in heat to a cayenne pepper.  Due to its rarity and hefty prices, it is often known as the “Mother of All Chilis” and is very hard to source outside of Peru.  Its a favourite as a fresh finishing spice for rice dishes, fish, and chicken. And the aji charapita’s fruity flavour adds a nice tropical touch to salsas and sauces.

 These seeds are supplied directly from the commercial producer and fresh from the latest harvest.

 Cultivation Advice VEGETABLE HOT CHILLI PEPPER  AJI CHARAPITA

• Germination requires constant soil temperatures of between 25-28C. In the UK it is best to supply bottom heat with the aid of a propagation mat or propagator. The seed is unlikely to germinate without additional help in an average UK central heated house.
• Soil based compost is best and should be fine and free-draining.
• Germination in 14-21 days, patience is required.
• Sow from Feb onwards in the UK indoors with heat provided and lightly cover with vermiculite if possible to 1/4in depth.
• The seed does not require light during germination; however, once the seeds have germinated you need to provide adequate light for the seedlings.
• If intending to move to a cooler conservatory or greenhouses in early summer gradually acclimatise the plants both to the higher light levels and temperatures.
• Please note this variety is not suited to outdoor cultivation in the UK at any stage and will not appreciate unheated glasshouses in early spring until the weather warms.