Aji Yellow Hot Pepper Seeds – Peruvian Chinense | 2-Inch Golden Pods, Very Hot (Capsicum chinense)

Aji Yellow is a classic Peruvian Capsicum chinense prized across South America for its bright heat and distinctive tropical flavor. Compact 2-inch pods ripen from light green through yellow to a vivid golden yellow on productive plants with white flowers. Very hot and versatile — a staple of Peruvian and Latin American cooking. 10 seeds per pack.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum chinense
• Origin: Peru
• Pod Size: 2 inches long × 1 inch wide
• Color Progression: Light green → Yellow → Golden yellow
• Heat Level: Very hot
• Days to Maturity: 100 days
• Seeds per Pack: 10 seeds

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost (chinense needs a long head start)
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat required; 2–5 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
• Fertilize when blooms appear; water consistently for best fruit quality

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Water 1 inch per week; mulch around base
• Grows well in containers; can overwinter indoors in cooler climates
• Fruit is most nutritious and flavorful when allowed to ripen fully on the plant