About Aji Patillo
Aji Patillo is mild yellow Venezuelan chinense. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers gentle heat with chinense flavor. Used extensively in Venezuelan cuisine. The fruity flavor without extreme heat is valued. Found in arepas and hallacas. Important condiment pepper. Shows mild chinense breeding. Very productive plants. The yellow color is bright. Cannot make authentic Venezuelan food without it.
Flavor profile
Mild to moderate heat
In the kitchen
Venezuelan condiment pepper
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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