Aji Amarillo Pepper Plants

Description

Aji Amarillo peppers are a classic variety native to Peru and a staple ingredient in traditional Peruvian cuisine. Known for their distinct fruity flavor and moderate heat, these peppers are prized for both fresh use and as the base for popular sauces and pastes.

Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Aji Amarillo pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.

What You’ll Receive

• Aji Amarillo pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)

• Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall

• Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system

• Care instructions included

• Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer

Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.

About the Aji Amarillo Pepper

The Aji Amarillo is a Capsicum baccatum variety valued for its bright color, thick flesh, and tropical fruit flavor. Plants typically grow up to 3 feet tall and produce 4–5 inch long peppers with smooth skin that ripen from green to a vibrant orange.

Flavor is often described as fruity and complex, with notes reminiscent of mango and passion fruit, paired with a moderate, approachable heat. This balance makes Aji Amarillo especially versatile in the kitchen.

• Heat Level: Medium

• Flavor: Fruity, tropical, and slightly spicy

• Pepper Appearance: Smooth, elongated pods that ripen bright orange

• Culinary Use: Sauces, pastes (aji amarillo paste), salsas, powders, salads, and fresh use

Growing & Care Information

• Grower Experience Level: Intermediate

• Growth Habit: Upright, productive plant

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3 feet tall

• Pepper Pod Size: Typically 4–5 inches long

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 85–100 days from transplant

• Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised garden beds, and containers with proper drainage

If you’d rather start from seed, we also offer Aji Amarillo pepper seeds and seed starting supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.