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Ají Sazonar Pepper Seeds – Cuban Seasoning Pepper (Capsicum frutescens)

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Original price $ 3.49
Original price $ 3.49 - Original price $ 8.59
Original price $ 3.49
Current price $ 3.29
$ 3.29 - $ 7.69
Current price $ 3.29

Seeds usually dispatch within 3–5 business days. Live plants usually dispatch within 2–3 business days. These are dispatch times, not delivery estimates. If your order doesn’t arrive, contact us and we’ll arrange a replacement or refund.

Size: 10 Seeds

Ají Sazonar is a traditional seasoning pepper from Cuba, prized throughout Caribbean kitchens for its aromatic, mildly pungent flavor that adds depth without overwhelming heat. A staple in Cuban sofrito, marinades, and slow-cooked dishes — bringing authentic island flavor to the home garden.

Variety Details

  • Species: Capsicum frutescens
  • Origin: Cuba
  • Type: Seasoning/culinary pepper
  • Heat Level: Mild to medium
  • Best Use: Sofrito, marinades, sauces, slow-cooked dishes

Starting Seeds

  • Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
  • Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended
  • Germination time: 1–4 weeks
  • 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
  • Water 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base
  • Feed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth
  • Grows well in 5-gallon containers year-round
  • Harden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F

Harvest

Harvest mature pods with garden scissors. Pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.

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Package sizes and prices

Size Price
10 Seeds $ 3.29
25 Seeds $ 4.39
100 Seeds $ 7.69