Aji Monika
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A member of the C. baccatum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Aji Monika
Ají Monika
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10,000 - 50,000
Red
Long/tapered
South America
Landrace — South America
Green/Mustard
Further InformationEdit
A member of the C. baccatum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Last updated Oct 6, 2026
