Aji Benito- PEPPER SEEDS - Capsicum baccatum

Aji Benito - (Capsicum bacattum)  The Aji Benito pepper have medium sized, pendant shaped red-ripening pods. They grow 1-2 inches long and have thick flesh with a fruity sweetness, combined with mild to medium heat.  Very crisp and crunchy texture.  Very prolific producing plants that produce an abundance of peppers.  Originally from Bolivia. Heat level:  1,000 to 5,000(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Mild/Medium. Flavor:  Fruity/sweet bite with a tad of heat. GREAT IN CONTAINER.Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.Pepper varieties come from tropical humid regions. The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor results. Do not use jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease