Mild Pepper Seeds
Aji Rico Pepper Seeds
Aji Rico Pepper Seeds
Description:
Description:
Are you in a climate with a shorter growing season? Are you crazy anxious each year for your peppers to grow? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you just have to try growing the Aji Rico Pepper!
This 3 ft. tall plant is a BIG producer, with an average yield of around 120 peppers! The Aji Rico pepper grows to about 3-4" long and can be eaten at any stage of maturity. It ripens from green to red and can be harvested green at around the 55-day mark. The pods are elongated and pendant-shaped, with shiny smooth surfaces
Aji Rico peppers provide a citrusy, juicy, and crunchy red bell pepper flavor that is a perfect addition to any dish. They are even great raw! The narrow, conical Aji Rico creates a medium heat burn that stays on your tongue. Grab yours today and you’ll be enjoying them in no time!
Try your hand at growing other Aji Pepper Seeds and Medium Hot Pepper Seeds in your garden this growing season!
Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: 4 in.
- Days to Harvest: 70 - 79 days
- Origin: Peru
- Species: Baccatum
- SHU: 1,000-5,000
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
