Chili pepper 'Aji blanco cristal'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Aji blanco cristal'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Aji blanco cristal is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Aji blanco cristal needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Aji blanco cristal from seed

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

Transplanting Aji blanco cristal

Aji blanco cristal is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Aji blanco cristal