Aji Churcu
⚠ AMBIGUOUS CLASSIFICATION: No authoritative source (PepperLover, Bohica, Fatalii, Refining Fire, Reimer, Wikipedia, HRSeeds, Semillas, Tradewinds) lists this exact name. Currently classified C. chinense pending source confirmation — verify against your seed packet before relying on this data. Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors.
⚠ AMBIGUOUS CLASSIFICATION: No authoritative source (PepperLover, Bohica, Fatalii, Refining Fire, Reimer, Wikipedia, HRSeeds, Semillas, Tradewinds) lists this exact name. Currently classified C. chinense pending source confirmation — verify against your seed packet before relying on this data. Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
