Aji Cachucha Pepper Plant (1 Plant)
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Grow your own flavorful and mild Aji Cachucha peppers with this healthy plant start! Known for its distinctively wrinkled and lantern-like shape, the Aji Cachucha pepper offers a smoky, sweet taste with just a hint of heat—perfect for adding rich flavor to Caribbean and Latin American dishes. This variety matures from green to deep purple and finally ripens to a bright red, creating a stunning visual appeal in your garden.
Features:
- Mild Heat: Unlike traditional habaneros, Aji Cachucha peppers have a much lower Scoville rating, making them perfect for those who enjoy pepper flavor without intense spice.
- Unique Color Transition: Starts green, turns purple, and ripens to red, providing a vibrant ornamental appeal.
- Great for Cooking: Popular in Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine, ideal for sofritos, sauces, and marinades.
- Fast-Growing & Productive: Expect a bountiful harvest in warm climates with proper care.
- Adaptable to Containers or Gardens: Thrives in pots, raised beds, and outdoor gardens.
Growing Information:
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Hardiness: Best grown as an annual in temperate climates; perennial in frost-free zones.
- Time to Maturity: Approx. 80-100 days from transplant.
Why You’ll Love It:
Aji Cachucha peppers are a must-have for home gardeners who enjoy unique, flavorful, and versatile peppers. With its mild heat and smoky-sweet taste, this variety is perfect for adding a rich depth to homemade salsas, stir-fries, and roasted dishes. Plus, its striking color transition adds beauty to your vegetable garden.
Testimonials
My seedlings in a box were perfect. So sorry that most of your products are now sold out. Will definitely purchase again from this seller.
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