# Aji Rojo

Also known as Aji Red, Puca Uchu, Pucha Uchu.
Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Aji Rojo is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Andes, Peru, Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–75,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrus, sweet. Used for salsas, ceviche, hot sauces, roasting, stuffing. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.4 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 30,000–75,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  The Hippy Seed Company - Aji Rojo product page
  https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/aji-rojo/

- 40,000–70,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Tyler Farms - Aji Rojo Pepper Seeds
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/aji-rojo-pepper-seeds/

- 60,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Sauce-Piquante.fr - Organic Aji Rojo pepper seeds
  https://www.sauce-piquante.fr/en/chili-seeds/1839-aji-rojo-pepper-seeds.html

- 40,000–70,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Growers Outlet - Capsicum baccatum ‘Aji Rojo’ plant info PDF
  https://growersoutlet.com/Plant_Info/Edibles/Capsicum/Capsicum_annum_Aji_Rojo.pdf

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Reimer Seeds Aji Rojo product page with detailed growing, appearance, plant height, and Inca history info](https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-rojo-pepper-seeds)
- [Tyler Farms Aji Rojo Pepper Seeds with Scoville (40-70k) and flavor details](https://www.tyler-farms.com/aji-rojo-pepper-seeds/)
- [Hippy Seed Company Aji Rojo listing including heat range (30-75k), pod measurements, plant height, and uses](https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/aji-rojo/)
- [Chili Pepper Madness overview of Aji peppers with grower notes confirming Aji Rojo/Puca Uchu description and uses](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-hot-chili-peppers/aji-chili-peppers/)
- [Wikipedia Capsicum baccatum species information confirming taxonomy, Andean origin, and ají context](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_baccatum)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Rojo?

Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–75,000 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 Rojo taste like?

Fruity with tropical citrus notes and a subtle sweet finish; heat builds slowly on the tongue with a refreshing quality.

### How do I grow Aji Rojo?

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

### What can I substitute for Aji Rojo?

Aji Amarillo, Cayenne, Pequin

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