How hot is Inca Berry Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–30,000 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

How do I grow Inca Berry Pepper?

Inca Berry Pepper: about 85 days days to maturity, hardiness zones 9b-11 as perennial.

Inca Berry Pepper (Aji Inca Berry)

Also known as Aji Inca Berry · Inac Berry Pepper

The Inca Berry Pepper is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Peru producing small to medium pods that ripen from white to yellow to red. It offers a sweet, fruity flavor with 5,000-30,000 SHU heat and is a heavy yielder easy to grow in pots.

Growing

~85 days days to maturity

Flavor & Use

Very fruity and sweet with tropical and citrus notes, present throughout maturity stages.

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Culinary

fresh salsas and saucesdrying for chili flakescooking in Peruvian dishespickling

About

The Inca Berry Pepper originates from Peru and belongs to the Capsicum baccatum species. It is a compact yet bushy plant that can reach up to 4 feet in height and produces an abundance of small to medium-sized pods. These pods start white, transition to yellow, and mature to a vibrant red, featuring thick flesh with a crunchy texture. The flavor is exceptionally fruity and sweet with tropical and citrus notes, accompanied by a heat ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units. This variety is prized for its high yields, often producing hundreds of peppers per plant, and its adaptability to pot growing, even in smaller containers suitable for bonsai-style cultivation. It is an old favorite among pepper enthusiasts for its pleasant taste at all stages of maturity and makes excellent fresh salsas or dried flakes.

Backstory

This ancient heirloom variety from Peru is an old favorite among chili growers for its exceptional fruitiness, high productivity, and adaptability. Named for its berry-like appearance and Inca heritage.

Appearance

ShapeBerry-shaped pods

Growing

Days to maturity85 days days

HardinessZones 9b-11 as perennial

Heritage

Explore

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

Sources

FAQ

How hot is Inca Berry Pepper?: Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–30,000 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 Inca Berry Pepper taste like?: Very fruity and sweet with tropical and citrus notes, present throughout maturity stages.
How do I grow Inca Berry Pepper?: Inca Berry Pepper: about 85 days days to maturity, hardiness zones 9b-11 as perennial.
What can I substitute for Inca Berry Pepper?: Ají Amarillo, Aji Limón