# Aji Omnicolor

Also known as Aji Omni Color, Omnicolor Pepper.
Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Aji Omnicolor is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Andes, Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, sweet, citrusy, complex. Used for fresh salsas, ceviches, hot sauces, pickled peppers, Thai and Asian dishes. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  PepperScale - Aji Omnicolor Guide
  https://pepperscale.com/aji-omnicolor/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper Joe's - Aji Omnicolor Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/aji-omnicolor-pepper-seeds

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Bounty Hunter Seeds - Aji Omni Color Pepper
  https://bountyhunterseeds.com/product/aji-omni-color-pepper/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Ohio Peppers - Aji Omnicolor
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/aji-omnicolor/

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [PepperScale Aji Omnicolor Guide](https://pepperscale.com/aji-omnicolor/)
- [Pepper Joe's Aji Omnicolor Spotlight](https://pepperjoe.com/blogs/blog/aji-omnicolor-pepper-spotlight-one-of-the-tastiest-ornamental-peppers-you-can-grow)
- [Trade Winds Fruit Aji Omnicolor Description](https://tradewindsfruit.com/content/aji-omnicolor-pepper.htm)
- [Reimer Seeds catalog specs & USDA PI 215739](https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-omnicolor-pepper-seeds)
- [Chile Plants detailed flavor/appearance/uses](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIAJO)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Omnicolor?

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 Omnicolor taste like?

Bright fruity sweetness with light citrus notes and a gradual build of peppery heat that lingers.

### How do I grow Aji Omnicolor?

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

### What can I substitute for Aji Omnicolor?

Cayenne, Thai Bird's Eye

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