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Peru Bitdumi Rocoto Pepper
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…
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Aji Verde Pepper
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…
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Lemon Drop Pepper
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…
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Aji Amarillo Pepper
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…