Chili 'Aji Rojo'

Capsicum baccatum

How to grow Chili 'Aji Rojo'

  • 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 Rojo is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Aji Rojo requires a soil ph of 7.0 - 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Aji Rojo from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Aji Rojo

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Aji Rojo is a tender plant.

Harvesting Aji Rojo

Other Names for Chili 'Aji Rojo'

Aji Red, Puca uchu