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Pepper profile

Aji Crystal

Origin
Chile
Ripe color
Pale Yellow
Pod size
4-5 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 30,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Aji Crystal

Aji Crystal is South American pepper with pale yellow color. Rating 5,000-30,000 SHU, it offers mild to moderate heat with fruity citrus flavor. The pale color is unusual among hot peppers. C. baccatum species provides characteristic fruity-floral notes. Popular in Chilean cuisine. The thin walls make it perfect for fresh use. Flavor is bright and clean. Plants are productive and attractive. Good gateway pepper for those exploring C. baccatum species. Makes beautiful pale-colored hot sauces.

Flavor profile

Mild fruity heat with citrus notes

In the kitchen

South American cuisine, fresh salsas

Growing information

Difficulty
Moderate
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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