Aji Ecuadorian Orange Pepper Seeds – Prolific Baccatum Heirloom, Medium Hot (Capsicum baccatum)

Aji Ecuadorian Orange is a beautifully shaped heirloom Capsicum baccatum from Ecuador — oval, 2-inch pods in a vivid orange ripen on rounded, prolific plants that grow 3 feet tall and spread 4 feet wide. Medium heat with a pleasant, fruit-forward character makes this variety a versatile addition to hot sauces, pickling, and fresh use. Thrives equally well in containers, sunny windowsills, conservatories, and greenhouses. 10 seeds per pack.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum baccatum
• Origin: Ecuador (heirloom)
• Pod Size: ~2 inches long × 1 inch wide; oval
• Color: Orange at maturity
• Heat Level: Medium
• Plant Size: ~3 feet tall × 4 feet wide — round, prolific habit
• Seeds per Pack: 10 seeds
• Best Use: Hot sauce, pickling, fresh, drying

Starting Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended; 1–4 weeks to germinate
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil; 1 inch of water per week
• Add compost to planting hole; mulch 1–2 inches around base
• Grows well in containers; overwinter indoors — cut back in fall, store cool and bright
• Assist pollination indoors by gently shaking the plant or using a small brush