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Pepper profile

Aji Pineapple Drop

Origin
Peru
Ripe color
Yellow-Orange
Pod size
2-3 inches

Scoville heat range

15,000 – 30,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Aji Pineapple Drop

Aji Pineapple Drop is pineapple-flavored variant. Rating 15,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Related to lemon drop. The pineapple flavor notes are pronounced. Used in Peruvian cooking. Shows flavor diversity in ajis. Very productive plants. The fruity flavor is exceptional. Popular among collectors. Peruvian specialty variety.

Flavor profile

Moderate heat

In the kitchen

Pineapple flavored variant

Growing information

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

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