Aji Dulce (Capsicum chinense) 2L Pot

Aji Dulce is a mild Capsicum chinense pepper grown for its aromatic flavour and wrinkled, habanero-shaped fruit.

The plant develops a bushy, branching habit with broad green leaves and small pale flowers. The fruit begins green before ripening through shades of orange and red, depending on the particular seed line.

Aji Dulce provides much of the fruity and aromatic character associated with habanero peppers but with little or no heat. Occasional fruit may still develop a small amount of chilli heat.

The peppers are commonly used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking, particularly in sofrito, sauces, stews, rice dishes and marinades.

In the UK, Aji Dulce grows best in a greenhouse or polytunnel but can also be grown on a warm and sheltered patio.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Common names: Aji Dulce, Sweet Aji, Seasoning Pepper
Plant family: Solanaceae
Habit: Bushy annual or tender perennial
Potential height: Approximately 60–100 cm under suitable conditions
Foliage: Broad green leaves
Flowers: Small pale flowers
Fruit: Wrinkled, lobed peppers ripening from green to orange or red
Flavour: Sweet, fruity and aromatic
Heat level: Usually none to mild
Position: Full sun
Suitable for: Greenhouses, polytunnels, patios and containers
Hardiness: Tender and not frost hardy

Growing Advice

Grow your Aji Dulce in fertile, well-draining compost in a warm and sunny position. Move the plant into a larger container if required to support continued growth and fruit production.

Keep the compost evenly moist during active growth. Avoid repeated wilting, particularly while the plant is flowering and carrying fruit.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during early growth. Change to a high-potassium tomato feed once flowers or young peppers appear.

Capsicum chinense varieties require steady warmth and may grow slowly during cool periods.

Plants grown outside should only be placed outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sheltered position protected from cool winds.

Aji Dulce may be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position.

Fruiting in the UK

Aji Dulce can produce fruit successfully in the UK when provided with sufficient warmth and light.

Greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation offers the best chance of fully ripened fruit. Peppers may be used while green but develop a sweeter and more aromatic flavour as they mature.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one Aji Dulce Pepper plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.

Plants may be supplied before flowering or fruiting. Fruit colour, shape and heat may vary because several closely related seed lines are sold under the Aji Dulce name.

Important Information

Aji Dulce is normally mild, but occasional fruit may contain noticeable heat.

Only the pepper fruit is intended for consumption. Do not eat the leaves, stems or flowers.