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The stem of the Aji Pineapple pepper plant can reach up to 100 cm in height. Its leaves are green, and its flowers are white. It has a bushy growth habit. After transplantation, it takes about 90 days to harvest the first fresh fruits. As they ripen, the fruits of the Aji Pineapple pepper change from green to yellow. The fruits are elongated in shape, slightly wrinkled along the entire length. This variety is versatile, like most peppers belonging to the Aji genus. The taste of Aji Pineapple peppers is sweet, refreshing, and fruity, with a pineapple aroma as its name suggests. The fruits are most commonly used fresh in salsas, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. They pair well with saltier meats, such as bacon and ham. They are also often used as a base for fruity hot sauces due to their fruity flavor and moderate heat.
Growing Conditions
Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5,
Sowing time: Mid to late February,
Light requirements: Plant seedlings in a fully sunny location without excessive shading,
Optimal sowing temperature: 24 – 32 °C,
Planting: Seedlings are transplanted directly into the soil or large pots at temperatures above 20 °C, in our climate, from mid to late May,
Required pot size: If choosing to plant in pots, they should have a minimum volume of 10 L,
Spacing within rows: 45 – 60 cm between plants due to bushy growth,
Spacing between rows: 60 to 90 cm,
Watering: In the field, depending on rainfall, if there is a dry period, watering should be done at least once a week. Peppers in pots should be watered as needed, ensuring the substrate around the roots is not dry,
Fertilization: From transplantation to flowering, apply foliar fertilizer (spraying over the leaves) once a week using a formulation of 19:6:20. During flowering until the end of harvest, use a formulation of 15:5:30.
