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Aji Charapita Pepper

Aji Charapita Pepper

Tiny, wild-type peppers with bright citrus flavor and surprising heat — a rare and sought-after variety.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Medium / Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    30,000–50,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum chinense

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to golden yellow

  • ⏳ Days

    90–120 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Aji Charapita is a rare pepper variety known for its extremely small, round fruits and strong culinary reputation. Often associated with wild or semi-wild types, it produces large numbers of tiny peppers that ripen to a golden yellow.

This variety is prized by chefs and enthusiasts for both its appearance and unique flavor, making it a standout addition to any garden.

Flavor & Heat

Aji Charapita delivers a bright, citrusy flavor with a noticeable but balanced heat. Despite its small size, it carries a strong presence and is often used whole or lightly crushed.

It’s ideal for finishing dishes, sauces, and adding visual and flavor impact without overwhelming heat.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm. Aji Charapita prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and steady watering.

Plants can become bushy and highly productive, often producing large numbers of small fruits. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Harvest when fruits turn golden yellow.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from everyday varieties to rare and unique selections.

Aji Charapita represents the rare side of that spectrum, where small details and bold flavor come together.

From soil to scorch.