# Aji Charapita Peach

Also known as Charapita Peach, Peach Charapita.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Aji Charapita Peach is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Amazon (Loreto), Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 25,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrus, tropical. Used for Fresh in salsas, ceviche, and table condiments. Also dried for powder or flakes. Used sparingly for its citrusy aroma.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 25,000–45,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Charapita Peach Pepper | HRSeeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/aji-charapita-peach-pepper

- 25,000–45,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Charapita Peach (large) Hot Pepper Seeds | Twelfth Fire
  https://twelfthfire.ca/products/aji-charapita-peach-large-hot-pepper-seeds

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  10 Graines de piment Charapita Peach | Inferno Peppers
  https://www.inferno-peppers.fr/produits/graines/10-graines-de-piment-charapita-peach

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Seed vendor listing with heat range, origin, and growing notes](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/aji-charapita-peach-pepper)
- [Vendor description of peach color variant and SHU range](https://twelfthfire.ca/products/aji-charapita-peach-large-hot-pepper-seeds)
- [Vendor notes on collector selection, size, and heat](https://www.inferno-peppers.fr/produits/graines/10-graines-de-piment-charapita-peach)
- [Background on the standard Peruvian Amazon type](https://peppergeek.com/aji-charapita-peppers/)

## 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

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/aji-charapita-peach
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data