# Aji Cito

Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Aji Cito is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Andean highlands, Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–100,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrusy, fruity, bean notes. Used for fresh in salads and salsas, ceviche, dried or powdered seasoning, Andean dishes like rocoto relleno variations. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.2 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 80,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2017)
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-hot-chili-peppers/aji-cito-chili-peppers/

- 10,000–80,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  HRSeeds - Aji Cito Pepper
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/aji-cito-pepper

- 100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trade Winds Fruit - Aji Cito Pepper Seeds
  https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/aji-cito-pepper-seeds

- 100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  The Hippy Seed Company - Aji Cito
  https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/aji-cito/

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Chili Pepper Madness: Aji Cito chili pepper entry](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-hot-chili-peppers/aji-cito-chili-peppers/)
- [Hippy Seed Company: Aji Cito product page with growing and flavor details](https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/aji-cito/)
- [Trade Winds Fruit: Aji Cito Pepper seeds and description](https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/content/aji-cito-pepper.html)
- [Reimer Seeds: detailed Aji Cito specs, plant height, pod dimensions and growing guide](https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-cito-pepper-seeds)
- [Mary's Heirloom Seeds: Aji Cito description, heat and origin details](https://www.marysheirloomseeds.com/products/aji-cito-pepper)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Cito?

Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–100,000 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 Cito taste like?

Bright citrus with subtle bean-like undertones and fruity brightness; less smoky than some other ajíes.

### How do I grow Aji Cito?

Aji Cito: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Aji Cito?

Lemon Drop, Aji Amarillo (milder)

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