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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet' — Peppers

85-95days to harvest

7-21days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Needs warm germination (75-85°F). Transplant after soil is consistently warm.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent but not waterlogged
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 20-24 inches
Height: 12-30 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green ripening to red, orange, or yellow
Size: 1-1.5 inches long and wide
Shape: Small, wrinkled, habanero-like shape
Flavour: Sweet and fruity with no heat, distinctive chinense aroma

In the kitchen

Sofrito, Caribbean and Venezuelan cuisine, sauces, fresh eating

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, pepper maggot
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, mosaic virus
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance typical of chinense varieties

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially enhancing pepper flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

CarrotsDifferent root depths prevent competition and carrots help break up soil

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to peppers and causes stunted growth

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most garden plants including peppers

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'?

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