# Aji Colorado

Also known as Ají Colorado, Colorado Aji, Aji de Colorado.
Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Aji Colorado is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Andes Mountains (Peru/Bolivia), Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 4,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is Sweet, fruity, citrusy with quick dissipating heat. Used for Drying into flakes/powder/paste, Sauces/salsas/stews/soups, Peruvian/Bolivian traditional dishes (escabeche, pachamanca), Fresh chopped/grilled/salads, Seasoning meats/beans/rice. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 4,000–6,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Hot Pepper, Aji Colorado (Organic) - Adaptive Seeds
  https://www.adaptiveseeds.com/product/vegetables/peppers/hot-pepper-aji-colorado-organic/

- 30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper, Aji Colorado (Capsicum baccatum) - Strictly Medicinal Seeds
  https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/pepper-aji-colorado-capsicum-baccatum-packet-of-eeds-organic/

- 20,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Colorado Pepper | Rebec Valley Farm
  https://rebecvalleyfarm.com/product/aji-colorado-pepper/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Colorado Hot Pepper - Gaia Organics
  https://gaiaorganics.ca/?post_type=product&p=65405

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Heat range, flavor profile, origin, uses](https://pepperscale.com/aji-colorado/)
- [Detailed appearance, culinary applications, nutrition notes](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Aji_Colorado_Chile_Peppers_15171.php)
- [Growing info, pod description, heat & flavor](https://pepperjoe.com/products/aji-colorado-pepper-seeds)
- [Origin, growing tips, flavor notes](https://www.adaptiveseeds.com/product/vegetables/peppers/hot-pepper-aji-colorado-organic/)
- [SHU, uses, drying suitability](https://www.sandiaseed.com/products/aji-colorado-seeds)
- [Pod size/color, plant height 24-36", Bolivia La Paz origin, growing specs](https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-colorado-pepper-seeds)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Colorado?

Capsi’s sourced range is 4,000–50,000 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 Colorado taste like?

Sweet and fruity with citrus/pine notes; moderate pungent heat that builds quickly then dissipates fast leaving pleasant sweetness

### How do I grow Aji Colorado?

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

### What can I substitute for Aji Colorado?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

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