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The stem of the Aji Limo pepper grows to about 60 cm in height. The leaves are green, and the flowers are white. After transplantation, it takes a minimum of 80 days to harvest the first fruits. As they ripen, the fruits transition from green to yellow. They are 5-8 cm long and about 2-3 cm wide, tapering towards the top. The skin of the fruits is mostly smooth, with only some parts slightly wrinkled and crispy. They have a sweet-tangy flavor, reminiscent of lemon and lime in aroma. They can be used fresh or thermally processed by steaming, baking, grilling, or frying. Additionally, they can be used in fresh salads, homemade salsas, spicy sauces or marinades, soups, risottos, and various vegetable dishes. They complement any dish with fish or shrimp. This variety, like most belonging to the Capsicum baccatum species, is more resistant to low temperatures because it originates from higher altitudes than others. One Aji Limo pepper plant can yield up to 40 fruits in one season!
Growing Conditions
Soil pH: 5.6 – 7.8
Sowing time: mid to late February
Light requirements: plant seedlings in a fully sunny location without excessive shading
Germination time: 7-14 days
Optimal sowing temperature: 20 – 29 °C
Planting: seedlings are transplanted directly into the soil or large pots when the temperature is >20 °C, in our climate from mid to late May. The optimal temperature during vegetation is 25 °C.
Pot size required: if planting in pots, use containers with a minimum capacity of 15 liters.
Spacing within the row: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Spacing between rows: 60 – 90 cm
Watering: in the field, watering depends on rainfall; during dry periods, water at least once a week. Water potted peppers as needed, if the substrate at the root level is dry.
Fertilization: from transplanting to flowering, apply foliar fertilizer (spraying over the leaves) once a week with a formulation of 19:6:20, and during flowering until the end of harvest, use a formulation of 15:5:30.
