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Chilli: Aji de Colorado
Aji de Colorado is a vibrant South American chilli producing glossy red peppers with medium heat and a rich, fruity taste. Perfect for drying and grinding into spice mixes, or for adding depth to sauces and stews. A stunning plant for greenhouse or sunny outdoor spots.
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Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: January–March
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: August–October (approx. 20–26 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 40–50 cm apart in rows 50 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 60–80 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- South American variety known for deep red colour
- Medium heat with fruity, complex flavour
- Excellent for drying and making chilli flakes or powder
- Adds rich depth to sauces, stews, and marinades
- Beautiful ornamental plants with glossy peppers
How to grow: Sow indoors Jan–March with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June into greenhouse beds or sunny sheltered spots. Space plants 40–50 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest chillies once fully red and glossy.
Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect dried and ground for chilli powder, or used fresh in sauces, stews, and salsas. Adds medium heat and sweet, fruity notes.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 25 seeds
