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Aji Limo Pepper
Capsicum chinense
A wonderful Peruvian pepper with usually yellow or red ripening fruits having a slight lemon zest. Pods have considerable heat and the variety is popular along the northern coastal area of Peru. Confusingly, a number of sources list Aji Limo strains as being yellow, red, orange, and even purple. The yellow and red types appear to be the most common.
Seed Availability
Seeds are not available for the Aji Limo Pepper. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in February 2014.
Days to Maturity
90 days.
Heat Level
Hot to very hot.
Origin
From Peru.
Germination Info
Start seeds in small containers from 8-10 weeks prior to the last frost date. Plant seeds approximately 1/4-1/2" deep in moist, well drained potting soil. Most standard soil mixes are suitable for pepper seeds. Soil temperature must be kept at 75-90F for proper germination. Cool soil, particularly at night can inhibit or significantly delay germination. To keep soil temperature warm, start seeds indoors, in a greenhouse and/or use a seed starting heat mat. Keep soil moderately moist, though not overly, dripping wet. Water soil when the soil surface just begins to dry. Allow proper air circulation for containers.
Optionally, seeds can be dipped in a dilute hydrogen peroxide mix (1 tsp hydrogen peroxide per cup water) for one minute to disinfect seeds prior to planting. If your soil or seed setup is susceptible to mold growth this can be useful to kill mold spores.
Once seedlings have sprouted, keep in small containers until a few sets of leaves have developed. Transplant to larger containers or outdoors. If transplanting outdoors, make sure to harden off seedlings by exposing them to only filtered sunlight for up to 1-2 weeks. Thin plants to 3-4 ft and rows to 6-10 ft.
Estimated germination time under optimal conditions: 2-10 weeks