{"product_id":"pepper-hot-aji-cristal","title":"Hot Pepper Seeds, Aji Cristal","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e) A Chilean aji pepper with a bodacious blend of citrusy flavor and heat. This slender, 4-inch pepper transforms from green to yellow and finally a pale red, and the heat intensifies as the fruit reaches maturity. This crispy-fleshed pepper clocks in at about 30,000 Scoville Heat Units, which is six times hotter than a jalapeño. If you prefer your peppers on the milder side, harvest them when green. Our friend Ligia Parisi, who grows Aji Cristal at her farm in Chile, describes using them to create a delicious salsa called Pebre, which is similar to Pico de Gallo. This is an all-around versatile pepper that can be used fresh, for pickling, hot sauce, salsas, soups, and dried and kept longer for seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aji Cristal is a Chilean heirloom pepper that reaches about 3-4 feet tall. The peppers appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather and thrive in rich, well-draining soil. As pepper seeds can be a bit challenging to germinate, you can use a heat mat to help warm the soil and speed up germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511678271774,"sku":"HPP123","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/pepper_hot_aji_cristal.jpg?v=1782402933","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/pepper-hot-aji-cristal","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}