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Pepper profile

Aji Habanero

Origin
South America
Ripe color
Orange
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

100,000 – 300,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Aji Habanero

Aji Habanero is South American habanero-type pepper. Rating 100,000-300,000 SHU offers extreme heat. The orange color is typical of habaneros. Flavor is intensely fruity and floral. Used in South American hot sauces and cuisine. The heat is serious and long-lasting. Very productive plants. Shows habanero genetics throughout Americas. The fruity flavor is pronounced. Makes excellent hot sauces.

Flavor profile

Habanero heat

In the kitchen

South American cuisine, hot sauces

Growing information

Difficulty
Moderate
Days to harvest
90-100 days
Plant height
24-36 inches

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