# Aji Habanero

Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Aji Habanero is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 0–80,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, smoky, sweet, tangy. Used for Best eaten fresh in salads, on burgers or as a garnish, excellent for drying into flakes and powder, used in mild sauces, soups and vegetable dishes. Ideal when habanero-like flavor is wanted without extreme heat.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/3.3 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 5,000–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Habanero Hot Chile Pepper
  https://www.kitchengardenseeds.com/chile-pepper-aji-habanero.html

- 5,000–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Habanero Pepper
  https://www.marysheirloomseeds.com/products/aji-habanero-pepper

- 5,000–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Habanero chili seeds
  https://tummelstachili.com/capsicum-baccatum/aji-habanero/

- 5,000–10,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Ají Habanero Pepper Seeds
  https://www.thehoodgarden.com/products/aji-habanero-pepper-seeds

- 500–2,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chilli Pepper 'Aji Habanero' - Seeds
  https://www.suttons.co.uk/vegetable-seeds/chilli-pepper-seeds/pepper-chilli-seeds-aji-habanero_mh-32494

- 0–500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Habanero Heirloom Pepper Premium Seed Packet
  https://www.sherwoodsseeds.com/products/29750890-aji-habanero-heirloom-pepper-premium-seed-packet

- 30,000–80,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper Seeds - Hot Pepper - Ají Habanero
  https://www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com/products/pepper-seeds-hot-pepper-aji-limon-copy

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Detailed profile of Aji Habanero including SHU, species, appearance, flavor and culinary notes](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/aji-habanero-chili-peppers/)
- [Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds product page with species, days to maturity, growing guidance and flavor description](https://www.rareseeds.com/hot-pepper-seeds-aji-habanero)
- [John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds listing with Scoville range, size, plant height and sowing instructions](https://www.kitchengardenseeds.com/chile-pepper-aji-habanero.html)
- [Trade Winds Fruit informational page confirming Capsicum baccatum, origin region, heat level and germination notes](https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/content/aji-habanero-pepper.htm)
- [Reimer Seeds catalog entry stating Mexican origin, plant height, days and drying suitability](https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-habanero-pepper-seeds)
- [Overview of Aji Habanero distinguishing it from true Habanero, with heat, size and culinary context](https://www.authorityhealthmag.com/aji-habanero/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Habanero?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0–80,000 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 Habanero taste like?

Fruity and smoky with sweet, tangy notes similar to a mild habanero.

### How do I grow Aji Habanero?

Aji Habanero: about 85 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Aji Habanero?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

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