# Aconcagua Pepper

Species: Capsicum annuum.

Aconcagua Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Mendoza Province, Aconcagua region, Andes Mountains, Argentina. Capsi’s sourced range is 0–999 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is Very sweet, crunchy, fruity. Used for Stuffing, grilling, frying, roasting, fresh in salads or sandwiches. Its size and thick walls make it excellent for large stuffed peppers or slicing for fajitas and stir-fries.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - Pepper, Sweet Giant Aconcagua
  https://www.rareseeds.com/pepper-sweet-giant-aconcagua

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  True Leaf Market - Giant Aconcagua Pepper Seeds
  https://trueleafmarket.com/products/giant-aconcagua-pepper

- 0–500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Scorch Squad - Aconcagua Pepper Seeds: Large and Incredibly Sweet
  https://scorchsquad.com/products/aconcagua-pepper-seeds-large-and-incredibly-sweet/

- 0–999 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Ohio Peppers - Giant Aconcagua
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/giant-aconcagua/

- 0 SHU · Unverified
  Tatiana's TOMATObase - Giant Aconcagua
  https://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Giant_Aconcagua

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: comprehensive description, flavor notes, growing instructions, size, and confirmation of zero heat.](https://www.rareseeds.com/pepper-sweet-giant-aconcagua)
- [Fedco Seeds: origin in Argentina, fruit characteristics, ripening stages, plant size, and culinary recommendations.](https://fedcoseeds.com/seeds/aconcagua-elongated-sweet-pepper-3769)
- [Annie's Heirloom Seeds: germination time, days to maturity, fruit size, uses, and plant support needs.](https://anniesheirloomseeds.com/products/aconcagua-pepper-capsicum-annuum)
- [Notes from the Road - Chili Peppers of the World: additional context on its status as an heirloom sweet pepper from Argentine cultivation and market selection.](https://www.notesfromtheroad.com/desertmexico/chili-peppers.html)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aconcagua Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0–999 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Aconcagua Pepper taste like?

Exceptionally sweet and juicy with a crisp texture and fruity notes that can resemble apple when fully red and ripe. Mild and pleasant at all stages of ripeness.

### How do I grow Aconcagua Pepper?

Aconcagua Pepper: about 80 days to maturity, warm temperate to subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11 (grow as annual in cooler climates).

### What can I substitute for Aconcagua Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/aconcagua-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data