Chili 'Aji Colorado'

Capsicum baccatum

How to grow Chili 'Aji Colorado'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Aji Colorado is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 is ideal for Aji Colorado as it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Aji Colorado from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Aji Colorado

As Aji Colorado is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Aji Colorado