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'Pepper ‘Ají Amarillo’' Peppers
 
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Description: USER ENTERED : This pepper is native to the Andes (Bolivia or Peru) and has been called the most important ingredient in Peruvian cuisine as it is the cornerstone to many essential traditional dishes. While Peru has the largest diversity of peppers in the world, this species (Capsicum baccatum), and this variety in particular, is the most popular. It is hot, sweet, and fruity. When dried, it is called Ají Mirasol or Cusqueno. On the plants, the young fruits start out green, turn yellow, and ripen this fiery orange. When cooked, the fruit truns yellow, hence the name. Consider pairing with our Huacatay (Peruvian Marigold leaves) for a delicious flavor combination in sauces, ceviche, and dishes like Papas al Huancaína!
Days To Maturity: NA
Seed Sources: True Love - updated in 2022

 
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Taste: (3.4 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.6 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.6 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 11/23/2022 by Albany County MGs - An experienced gardener

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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Late to ripen, pretty orange color. Very spicy which surprised me as I have used Aji Amarillo paste in the past and it was mild.
 

Reviewed on 10/16/2022 by Cutler Botanic Garden - An experienced gardener

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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

slow to grow, didn\'t mature to yellow color, small yield
 

Reviewed on 09/22/2022 by CCE Nassau County NY - An experienced gardener

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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This pepper is used in Peruvian cuisine. Extremely prolific. There seems to be hundreds of these small to medium sized peppers on one plant. Moderately spicy with fruity undertones.
 

Reviewed on 09/15/2022 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Good looking pepper
 

Reviewed on 09/08/2022 by CCE Niagara VVT - An intermediate gardener

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Niagara, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

The plant grew large with many peppers. It is suggested to prune the plant to keep it under control or use a support. The peppers were plentiful with a pleasant flavor and were medium to hot.
 




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