Hot Pepper 'Aji Dulce #2'

Capsicumchinense

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
chinense (chi-NEN-see)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

San Diego, California

Homestead, Florida

Immokalee, Florida

Sheldon, Iowa

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Moss Point, Mississippi

Raleigh, North Carolina

Collegedale, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Everglades, FL (Zone 10a) | September 2012 | positive

The Cubans call the Aji Dulce#2 a cachucha. It is very sought after but the Cubans prefer them right from Cuba for a truer flavor.
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Sheldon, IA | April 2005 | positive

They flourished in my northwest Iowa garden and produced a satisfactory amount of small aromatic fruit.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A mild pepper growing to 2 inches long by 1-1/4 inches wide with typical look of Habanero type. Strong aroma and flavour but only a trace of heat.

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