Aji Charapita Peach
Also known as Charapita Peach · Peach Charapita
Aji Charapita Peach is a peach-colored color variant of the tiny pea-sized Aji Charapita from the Peruvian Amazon. It carries the same compact bushy habit and citrusy fruit notes as the yellow landrace.
Growing
~90 days to maturity
Fruit size
0.5–1.5 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity and citrus with tropical notes, similar to the yellow Charapita but often reported milder by growers.
Culinary
About
Pods are small and round, roughly 0.5 to 1.5 cm, ripening from green to soft peach with shiny smooth skin. Flavor is fruity and citrus with moderate heat. Plants are bushy and productive, suited to containers, and can be overwintered in warm climates. Used fresh in salsas or as a finishing spice.
Backstory
The standard Aji Charapita is a long-kept type from the Amazonian jungles of Loreto and Ucayali in northern Peru. Peach forms appear as color selections maintained by growers and seed collectors rather than a planned hybrid.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Aji Charapita Peach?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 25,000–50,000 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 Aji Charapita Peach taste like?
- Fruity and citrus with tropical notes, similar to the yellow Charapita but often reported milder by growers.
- How do I grow Aji Charapita Peach?
- Aji Charapita Peach: about 90 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Aji Charapita Peach?
- Aji Charapita