{"product_id":"aji-rico-hot-pepper","title":"Aji Rico Hot Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aji Rico Hot Pepper, originating from South America, is a notable cultivar renowned for its medium heat and distinctive flavor profile. While it doesn't have distinct subspecies, this cultivar is celebrated for its versatility in various culinary applications. The Aji Rico plant showcases a compact, bushy growth habit, making it suitable for container gardening or smaller garden spaces. Its dense foliage comprises vibrant green leaves, creating an appealing ornamental presence. The peppers of the Aji Rico variety exhibit a stunning color palette as they mature, transitioning from a vibrant green to shades of yellow, orange, or red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aji Rico Hot Pepper, originating from South America, is a cultivar known for its medium heat and distinctive flavor profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start the seeds indoors in early spring, approximately 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a warm and consistent temperature of around 70-80°F (21-27°C) for optimal germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Aji Rico Hot Pepper with enough lead time for seedlings to develop before warm outdoor conditions arrive. Use a well-drained seed-starting medium, provide strong light after emergence, and transplant only after frost risk has passed. Check soil moisture at root depth and water according to conditions rather than a fixed calendar. Preserve the recorded spacing so foliage can develop and air can move through the planting. Harvest stage can influence color, texture, and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Aji Rico Hot Pepper, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pepper-seeds\"\u003ePepper Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Territorial Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338281726065,"sku":"SNV1518","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV1518-AjiRicoHotPepper-1.jpg?v=1747080977","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/aji-rico-hot-pepper","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}