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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Aji Dulce'

Overview
A treasured sweet pepper from Venezuela that looks like a habanero but has no heat, offering pure fruity flavor without the fire. These small, colorful peppers are essential in Caribbean and South American cooking, providing the distinctive chinense aroma and taste that makes sofrito and other traditional dishes authentic. Home gardeners love this productive variety for its unique flavor profile and beautiful ornamental appeal.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Needs warm germination (75-85°F). Transplant after soil is consistently warm.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 20" apart. Germination: 7-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, pepper maggot. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, mosaic virus.