{"product_id":"aji-dulce-capsicum-chinense-2l-pot","title":"Aji Dulce (Capsicum chinense) 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAji Dulce is a mild Capsicum chinense pepper grown for its aromatic flavour and wrinkled, habanero-shaped fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAji 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe peppers are commonly used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking, particularly in sofrito, sauces, stews, rice dishes and marinades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the UK, Aji Dulce grows best in a greenhouse or polytunnel but can also be grown on a warm and sheltered patio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aji Dulce, Sweet Aji, Seasoning Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bushy annual or tender perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–100 cm under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small pale flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wrinkled, lobed peppers ripening from green to orange or red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, fruity and aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually none to mild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenhouses, polytunnels, patios and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender and not frost hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the compost evenly moist during active growth. Avoid repeated wilting, particularly while the plant is flowering and carrying fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during early growth. Change to a high-potassium tomato feed once flowers or young peppers appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum chinense varieties require steady warmth and may grow slowly during cool periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grown outside should only be placed outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sheltered position protected from cool winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAji Dulce may be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAji Dulce can produce fruit successfully in the UK when provided with sufficient warmth and light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenhouse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive one Aji Dulce Pepper plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAji Dulce is normally mild, but occasional fruit may contain noticeable heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly the pepper fruit is intended for consumption. Do not eat the leaves, stems or flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":56352046809428,"sku":"CHIAJDUL","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicalplantnursery.co.uk\/products\/aji-dulce-capsicum-chinense-2l-pot","provider":"Tropical Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}