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SHU: 250,000 Estimated Origin: Peru There’s nothing quite like a rocoto pepper, and the Peru Bitdumi Rocoto is an amazing cultivar proving it. One of the most underground rocoto peppers you will find, there is not a lot of information about this one out there. Big Ups to Hydro Mode1 for the organic specimen. Growing…
PI 290983 10,000 SHU Capsicum Baccatum Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru One of the more popular baccatum peppers–these boys are very popular in Peru. Definitely a great introduction into the capsicum baccatum family since the pleasant and subdued flavor isn’t overwhelming. Similar to the Aji Santa Cruz with the addition of a nice heat. Almost identical…
SHU: 50,000 Origin: Peru A bit spicy and a pungent baccatum! Another Peruvian favorite. Also called the Aji Limon, or Kellu Uchu in Peru. Similar to the Aji Cito or Aji Pineapple, but, a sharper taste. Very floral and tastes a bit like lemons, especially when cooked. To clear up any confusion relating to similarly…
SHU: 50,000Type: Capsicum BaccutumOrigin: Peru What does an Aji Amarillo taste like? Ted Danson would simply call it, “Heaven.” It has a fruity flavor that is complex and well rounded especially when cooked–almost like a spicy mango, apricot or carrot. People have compared it to tasting like sunshine!1 Amarillo means yellow in Spanish, however, this…
