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Hardiness zone.4-8
Grow.The seeds should be planted in a rich soil mix with compost added to it. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet.You can place a tray under the seedling to catch any excess water that drips off of it.
Great.The dried peppers can be ground up and used as part of a chili powder or spice rub. The chili paste can be mixed into rice or sauces for an unexpected flavor.
Tall.They will grow to be about 5 feet tall and each plant produces roughly 40 peppers.
Self-seeding.Grow from seed and enjoy growing with your family.
The famous Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio named this spicy, fruity chili pepper the most important ingredient in Peruvian cooking. Aji amarillo is used in many classic Peruvian dishes, such as causa rellena and papa a la huancaína, as well as aji de gallina (Peruvian spicy creamed chicken). Aji amarillo is also used in many sauces, where it adds a bright complex flavor as well as its distinctive yellow/orange color. It is most often incorporated in ceviche, combined with root vegetables, and employed to give seafood dishes a bit of zip.