# Criolla Sella

Also known as Aji Criolla Sella.
Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Criolla Sella is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Bolivian Andes, Bolivia. Capsi’s sourced range is 15,000–30,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is citrusy, fruity, tangy, sweet, orange peel. Used for fresh salsas, hot sauces, drying and grinding, infused oils, seasoning powders. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 25,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Vital Seeds - Chilli - Criolla Sella (Organic)
  https://vitalseeds.co.uk/product/chilli-criolla-sella-organic-new-for-2025/

- 30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Reimer Seeds - Criolla Sella Pepper Seeds
  https://www.reimerseeds.com/criolla-sella-pepper-seeds

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Gaia Organic Seeds - Criolla Sella Hot Pepper
  https://gaiaorganics.ca/product/criolla-sella-hot-pepper/

- 20,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Living Seeds - Aji Criolla Sella
  https://www.livingseeds.co.za/Aji-Criolla-Sella.html

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Specialty Produce: Criolla Sella Chile Peppers Information and Facts](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Criolla_Sella_Chile_Peppers_16324.php)
- [Uprising Organics: Hot Pepper 'Criolla Sella'](https://www.uprisingorganics.com/products/hot-pepper-criolla-sella)
- [Strictly Medicinal Seeds: Pepper, Criolla Sella](https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/pepper-criolla-sella-capsicum-baccatum-seeds-organic/)
- [Pepper Diaries: Criolla Sella Pepper Review](https://pepperdiaries.com/criolla-sella-pepper-review/)
- [Reimer Seeds: Criolla Sella Pepper Seeds - origin, SHU, specs](https://www.reimerseeds.com/criolla-sella-pepper-seeds)

## FAQ
### How hot is Criolla Sella?

Capsi’s sourced range is 15,000–30,000 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 Criolla Sella taste like?

Tangy-sweet with prominent aromatic citrus and mango notes; rich orange-peel character with a subtle lemony hint and juicy texture that carries flavor without overwhelming heat.

### How do I grow Criolla Sella?

Criolla Sella: about 90 days to maturity, cool-tolerant temperate/subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Criolla Sella?

Aji Amarillo, Aji Lemon

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/criolla-sella
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data