Capsicum baccatum 'Aji Amarillo'

Also Known As

Amarillo Pepper

Plant type

shrub, perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Capsicum baccatum 'Aji Amarillo' plant details

Capsicum baccatum 'Aji Amarillo' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Capsicum baccatum 'Aji Amarillo'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Capsicum baccatum 'Aji Amarillo'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

THE signature pepper of Peruvian and Bolivian cookingwith a smoky, fruity flavor that is unique to the species. Some describe the flavor as having berry overtones and a medium to high heat. Excellent in sauce, pepper paste, pickled, dried, and especially stuffed and roasted! Easy to grow, the plant reaches 6’ tall and 3’ wide. Naturally a bit lanky - pinch it back occasionally during its initial growth to promote bushiness – they generally loose the lower leaves over time and end up looking like pepper-bearing trees. So cute! Fruits start out yellow and mature to a golden orange generally reaching 5” or more long!Freeze some peppers for use throughout the year. ‘Aji Amarillo’ needs a long time to mature, more than 80 days. Perennial in frost-free zones, it’s also well-suited to a large container and can be over-Wintered indoors in a sunny window.