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Hot Pepper 'Aji Amarillo' — Peppers

90-100days to harvest

14-28days to germinate

Z3–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70°F+) for transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture during fruiting
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with high organic matter content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 8 in.
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright orange-yellow when mature
Size: 4-5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide
Shape: Elongated cone with slight curve
Flavour: Medium heat (30,000-50,000 SHU) with distinctive fruity, tropical flavor

In the kitchen

Peruvian cuisine, sauces, paste making, fresh cooking, traditional ají preparations

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, pepper weevils
Diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to common pepper diseases

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	—	September – 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 pest-repelling compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share support structures, mutual pest confusion

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover while deterring various pests

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from peppers

CarrotsLoosens soil around pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients or space

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve pepper growth and flavor through root interactions

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone, a toxic compound that stunts pepper growth and can kill plants

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper germination and growth

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt pepper development

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 Hot Pepper 'Aji Amarillo'?

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