{"title":"Peppers","description":"\u003cp\u003ePepper plants from our Miami nursery. Grow What You Love!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweet-chili-pepper-aji-cachucha-seasoning-plant-12-inch","title":"Sweet Chili Pepper (Aji Cachucha, Seasoning) Plant 12+ Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Chili Pepper \/ Aji Cachucha (Aji Dulce) Plants – Highly Productive Lineage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the beloved Aji Cachucha, also known as Aji Dulce or Sweet Chili Pepper – a true gem of Caribbean and Latin American cuisine! These vibrant plants come from a highly productive, vigorous lineage selected for abundant yields and reliable performance. They are already well-established and ready to produce, so you’ll enjoy a steady harvest of peppers much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003cbr\u003eThe peppers have a distinctive squat, wrinkled, habanero-like shape (cachucha means “little hat” in Spanish). They start light green and mature to a beautiful yellow-orange, then deep red. They deliver a wonderful sweet, fruity, grassy, and slightly smoky flavor with a delightful crunch and only the gentlest touch of heat — milder than many bell peppers. No fiery burn, just pure aromatic goodness that elevates any dish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCulinary Uses\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for authentic sofrito, these peppers shine when chopped into salsas, sauces, marinades, rice, beans, soups, stews, or stuffed as tasty two-bite appetizers. They add wonderful depth and fragrance without overpowering heat — excellent for home cooks and professional chefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e• Highly Productive \u0026amp; Vigorous: These bushy plants (Capsicum chinense) deliver a generous, continuous harvest when grown in full sun.\u003cbr\u003e• Ready to Fruit: Healthy, established plants already poised to set flowers and peppers quickly once settled in your garden or containers.\u003cbr\u003e• Versatile Growth: Excellent for in-ground gardens or large pots. They grow exceptionally well as perennials in frost-free climates or as productive annuals elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re growing for fresh eating, preserving, or recreating your favorite Cuban, Puerto Rican, or Dominican recipes, these Aji Cachucha plants will quickly become a garden favorite. Limited stock — bring home this flavorful, high-yielding variety today from giardinofresco.com! 🌶️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gf-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAji cachucha (sweet seasoning pepper) growing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant facts at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ships:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bushy plant, 2–4 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light afternoon shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness \/ USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a perennial in zones 10–11 and as an annual elsewhere. Frost tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits within a few months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sofrito, beans, rice and stews. It has habanero aroma with little or no heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer vs. in-ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent in a 3–5 gallon pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed every 2–4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick often to keep it producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect it from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gf-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs aji cachucha spicy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle to no heat. 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