Aji Cajamarca
📷 Photo: Semillas.de
Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). From South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). From South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
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