Aji Colorado

The Aji Colorado (Capsicum baccatum) is a medium-hot chili pepper. The plants are adaptable to temperate climates, germinate well in cool soils, and mature quickly. They produce a huge amount of 4″ long, red peppers..

The heat level ranges between 20,000 and 30,000 SHU. Aji Colorado peppers have a sweet, fruity flavor with hints of citrus, making them suitable for many uses. This baccatum is commonly used in the dried form. The thin walls of the peppers make them ideal for drying and grinding into chili powder or crumbling into soups and stews. Throw some in a smoker then dehydrate them – game changer!

The plants grow to about 24 to 36 inches tall and are known for high yields, thriving in cool or high-elevation conditions.