About Aji Colorado
Aji Colorado is red-orange C. baccatum variety. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. The color is vibrant red-orange. Flavor is intensely fruity with heat. Makes excellent red hot sauces. C. baccatum genetics provide unique complexity. Very productive plants. Popular in South American cooking. The fruity flavor is pronounced. Shows color variation in aji peppers.
Flavor profile
Fruity moderate heat
In the kitchen
South American cuisine, sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
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