{"product_id":"chocolate-bell-copy","title":"Aji Pineapple Pepper","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAji Pineapple Pepper \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Hot Pepper With a Tropical Side.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePineapple. Citrus. Pepper. Heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAji Pineapple isn’t named for its shape—it’s named for its remarkable fruity flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThese brilliant yellow peppers deliver the aromatic, citrus-forward character that makes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e peppers so prized, followed by a satisfying burst of heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eUse them fresh. Ferment them. Make a golden hot sauce. Turn them into salsa. Dry them into flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eIf you’re going to grow a hot pepper, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrow one that brings more than heat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Aji Pineapple?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBright, tropical flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAji Pineapple is prized for a fruity, citrusy character often compared to pineapple and other tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat you can actually use.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot enough to make itself known without entering the extreme territory of superhot peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💛 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliant yellow fruit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlender peppers ripen to an intense golden yellow that looks spectacular against dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🧺 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy production.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e plants can become large, vigorous, and extremely productive, providing plenty of peppers for fresh eating and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of the incredible Aji tradition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e peppers have a long history of cultivation in South America and are famous for combining heat with unusually complex fruit-forward flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Hot Is Aji Pineapple?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAji Pineapple is generally considered a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emedium-hot pepper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly reported around \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, although actual heat can vary with genetics and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor perspective:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJalapeño:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ~2,500–8,000 SHU\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAji Pineapple:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ~20,000–30,000 SHU\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCayenne:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ~30,000–50,000 SHU\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabanero:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ~100,000–350,000 SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThat makes Aji Pineapple hot enough for serious hot sauce while still letting its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efruity flavor shine through.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Does It Taste Fruity?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot all peppers taste alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAji Pineapple belongs to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, rather than the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e species that includes familiar peppers like jalapeños and bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaccatum\u003c\/i\u003e peppers are particularly prized by pepper enthusiasts for their \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, aromatic, fruit-forward flavors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe heat comes primarily from capsaicinoids, while a complex mixture of volatile aromatic compounds contributes to the fruit’s distinctive aroma and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThat’s why biting into an Aji can be such a different experience from simply eating a hotter jalapeño.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun — 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ¼ inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 24–36 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7–21 days in warm conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water consistently while allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Pick once fruits develop their mature brilliant yellow color for the fullest fruity flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender perennial generally grown as an annual in colder climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGive Aji Pineapple \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eroom to grow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/i\u003e plants can become considerably larger and more branching than compact pepper varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStart seeds indoors approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 weeks before your last frost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, provide warm soil for germination, and don’t transplant outside until nights have reliably warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eA cage or stake can help support heavily loaded branches later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake a Golden Hot Sauce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAji Pineapple practically begs to become hot sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCombine ripe yellow peppers with ingredients that complement their tropical character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🍍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePineapple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🥭 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMango\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍑 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍋 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCitrus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧄 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarlic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧅 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFerment them or make a fresh cooked sauce and you’ll get something that’s not just hot—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eit’s genuinely flavorful.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden hot sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh salsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical salsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot pepper collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAji peppers are deeply connected to South American cuisine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe seeds aren’t actually the hottest part.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Most capsaicinoids are produced in the pale internal placental tissue surrounding the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Pineapple” describes the flavor, not a pineapple cross.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It’s still 100% pepper—the name refers to its distinctive tropical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💛 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor tells you something about ripeness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Allowing the peppers to reach their mature yellow color lets their mature sweetness, aroma, and flavor fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePepper plants are perennial in the right climate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Protect them from frost and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e plants can live and produce beyond a single growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Flavor With Fire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAji Pineapple gives you everything that’s fun about growing unusual peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBrilliant yellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTropical aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCitrusy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA satisfying kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd enough personality to turn a homemade hot sauce into something you can’t buy at the supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Aji Pineapple—and grow a pepper that’s tropical, beautiful, and just hot enough to keep things interesting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43479185948720,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_031556c7-3316-4433-b45d-d1b3c69e2252.png?v=1786464712","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/chocolate-bell-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}