{"product_id":"aribibi-gusano-pepper-seeds-capsicum-chinense","title":"Aribibi Gusano Pepper Seeds – Rare Bolivian Caterpillar Pepper | Citrus Heat (Capsicum chinense)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAribibi Gusano — also known as the Caterpillar Pepper — is one of Bolivia’s most distinctive and uncommon \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, prized for its slender, wrinkled, creamy-white pods and bold citrus-forward heat. Small pods reach up to 1¼ inches long and ripen from light green to creamy white, delivering a powerful, tangy, citrusy punch that makes them unforgettable in salsas, hot sauces, and South American cuisine. Compact plants thrive in containers and are still very rare outside Bolivia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aribibi, Aji Gusanito, Caterpillar Pepper, Habanero Aribibi Gusano, Aribibi Caterpillar, Arivivi Gusano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1¼ inches; slender, wrinkled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Green → Creamy White at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, tangy, citrusy heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot — chinense range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very uncommon variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot sauce, salsas, South American cuisine, fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination time: 1–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit — excellent in 5-gallon containers year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves. Never touch eyes or sensitive areas. Lime juice may help relieve skin burn if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when pods reach full creamy white color. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":28268518993,"sku":"P16347S","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":29184039953,"sku":"P16348S","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":29184040017,"sku":"P16349S","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/pepper-seeds-aribibi-gusano-from-bolivia-3655889.jpg?v=1759505373","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/products\/aribibi-gusano-pepper-seeds-capsicum-chinense","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}