# Aji Limo

Also known as Aji Limo Rojo.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Aji Limo is a Capsicum chinense landrace from Lima region, western Andean slopes, Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrus, lemon, lime, fruity, floral. Used for ceviche, tiraditos, fresh salsas, marinades, seafood dishes. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Sea Spring Seeds · HPLC
  https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/growing-information/variety-heat-levels/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Specialty Produce
  https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Aji_Limo_Rojo_Chile_Pepper_16990.php

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  The Hippy Seed Company
  https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/aji-limo/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kitchen Garden Seeds
  https://www.kitchengardenseeds.com/chile-pepper-aji-limo.html

## Heritage

Landrace

Aji Limo is a traditional landrace.

PROMPERÚ and INIA treat Ají Limo as a traditional northern-coast Capsicum chinense group with many local color forms and no named parents. The same name is also used for Amazon-slope ceviche peppers; US packets often sell Lemon Drop under this label.

## Page sources

- [Specialty Produce: Aji Limo Chile Peppers Information and Facts](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Aji_Limo_Chile_Peppers_6675.php)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Aji Limo Chili Peppers](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-hot-chili-peppers/aji-limo-chili-peppers/)
- [Hippy Seed Company: Aji Limo product page (species, growing, flavor)](https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/aji-limo/)
- [Trade Winds Fruit: Aji Limo Pepper details (species, maturity, origin)](https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/content/aji-limo-pepper.html)
- [Wikipedia: Lemon drop pepper (distinguishes Aji Limo as C. chinense with references to Chile Pepper Institute)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_drop_pepper)
- [IncaPlant: Ají Limo (Capsicum chinense) uses and growing notes](https://incaplant.com/product/aji-limo/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Limo?

Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 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 Limo taste like?

Bright lemon-lime citrus with floral undertones and a clean, quick-burning heat that is more aromatic than vegetal.

### How do I grow Aji Limo?

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

### What can I substitute for Aji Limo?

Aji Amarillo (milder citrus), Habanero (for heat, less citrus), Lemon Drop pepper (similar appearance but different species)

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