{"product_id":"aji-charapita-seeds-wp0606","title":"Aji Charapita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAji Charapita Pepper (Peruvian Golden Caviar Chili)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eScientific Name: Capsicum chinense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eA rare wild chili pepper native to the Peruvian Amazon, highly prized by gourmet chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. Often referred to as the world’s most expensive chili pepper, Peruvian Golden Caviar Chili, or Charapita Pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSeed Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Seeds are small, flattened, crescent-shaped, and light cream to pale brown in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• The seed surface is slightly wrinkled, with each fruit typically containing 15-30 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Lightweight seeds with stable germination performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Heirloom, open-pollinated variety; non-GMO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Standard product name: Aji Charapita Pepper Seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Variety Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Fruit Size: Tiny pea-sized round berries, approximately 5-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in) in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Color: Fruits mature from green to a vibrant golden-yellow or orange-yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Stem: Slender green fruit stalks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Heat Level: Approximately 30,000-50,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units), comparable to many Thai bird’s eye peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Flavor Profile: Exceptionally aromatic with notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and floral undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Culinary Use: Highly valued for fresh use, hot sauces, pickling, gourmet cuisine, seasoning blends, and cocktail infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Market Value: Often called the “Caviar of Chili Peppers” due to its rarity, unique flavor, and premium market price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Sow seeds approximately 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Soak seeds in warm water for 6-12 hours before planting to encourage germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Ideal germination temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Requires full sun and thrives in warm, humid environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Suitable for both container gardening and in-ground cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Vigorous, bushy plants with exceptionally heavy yields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• A mature plant can produce hundreds of fruits under favorable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Fruits typically mature 90-100 days after sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Harvest when fruits turn from green to their characteristic golden-yellow color for the best flavor and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Tender perennial in tropical climates; commonly grown as an annual in temperate regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Excellent choice for edible gardens, specialty pepper collections, and gourmet culinary production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BELLFARM","offers":[{"title":"1 Bag (20 Seeds)","offer_id":52628627882266,"sku":"WP-0606-choice","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/2106\/8058\/files\/ba549c17a688fb368c7c5f49952743cb.jpg?v=1785745461","url":"https:\/\/timergarden.com\/products\/aji-charapita-seeds-wp0606","provider":"MUCIAKIE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}