Aji Tangerine
Also known as Aji Tangerine
Aji Tangerine is a striking Capsicum baccatum variety bred by Susan Garza featuring large, vibrant tangerine-orange pods with thick walls and an exceptionally sweet, fruity flavor.
About 1/8.4 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~100 days to maturity
Fruit size
8–15 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet, fruity, and citrusy with high sugar content, juicy texture, and pleasant aromatic notes similar to other aji varieties.
Culinary
About
This beautiful variety produces quite large pods with thick walls. The aroma is sweet and fruity, similar to other aji varieties. Pods ripen to a vibrant tangerine orange color and have a great taste, making it ideal for fresh consumption, salsas, and sauces. Developed as a cross by Susan Garza in the US pepper enthusiast community.
Backstory
Created by Susan Garza (Pepper Lovers Google+ community) as a cross between two Aji (C. baccatum) varieties. Seeds were shared with growers such as Khang Starr; it later became the parent for the popular Tangerine Tiger hybrid.
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FAQ
- How hot is Aji Tangerine?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–5,000 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 Tangerine taste like?
- Sweet, fruity, and citrusy with high sugar content, juicy texture, and pleasant aromatic notes similar to other aji varieties.
- How do I grow Aji Tangerine?
- Aji Tangerine: about 100 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Aji Tangerine?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.