Pepper Aji Rico (55 Days)

SKU: N/A Tag: hot pepper, P?, pepper, Vegetable Seeds

$4.75$32.05

Description

Medium Heat
(55 Days) AAS winner in 2017 – Faster to mature, better vigor, and higher yields! Narrow, conical fruit with delicate citrus flavour and medium heat is crispy and thin-walled, perfect fresh or cooked. The peppers reach about 3-4 in. long, with an average diameter of 1 1/2 in. and a weight of 42g. Fruit matures from green to red and can be eaten at any stage. Aji also dries well for a flavourful homemade paprika.

Planting Instructions
Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting out to the garden. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil. Firm soil over seed. Keep moist but not waterlogged. To germinate maintain a soil temperature of 22°C. Seed should germinate in 10-14 days. Once seeds have sprouted, 14-16 hours of light per day is essential. Once plants have reached 5 in. transplant to 3 in. peat pots. Plants will develop better with a growing temperature of 17°C until transplanting out. Fertilize weekly with 10-52-17 and liquid seaweed for strong root development. Do not transplant out till night temperatures are warm.