# Inca Red Drop

Also known as Aji Inca Red Drop, Inca Drop Red, Inca Red Drop Aji.
Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Inca Red Drop is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Peruvian Andes, Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–30,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, sweet. Used for fresh salsas and salads, ceviches, pickled preparations, sauces, daily cooking. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 10,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  HRSeeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/inca-red-drop-pepper

- 10,000–20,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trade Winds Fruit
  https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/inca-red-drop-pepper-seeds

- 10,000–20,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Tomatofifou
  https://www.tomatofifou.com/en/produit/inca-red-drop/

- 10,000–30,000 SHU · Unverified
  PepperScale.com
  https://pepperscale.com/inca-red-drop-pepper/

## Heritage

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

Peppers bred from Inca Red Drop:
- [Inca Peach Drop](https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/inca-peach-drop)

## Page sources

- [PepperScale comprehensive guide to Inca Red Drop pepper](https://pepperscale.com/inca-red-drop-pepper/)
- [Reimer Seeds product description and growing information](https://www.reimerseeds.com/inca-red-drop-pepper-seeds)
- [Trade Winds Fruit seeds and variety details](https://www.tradewindsfruit.com/inca-red-drop-pepper-seeds)
- [ChilePlants Andean Aji pod and plant specs](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIIRD)
- [HRSeeds baccatum variety and growing notes](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/inca-red-drop-pepper)

## FAQ
### How hot is Inca Red Drop?

Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–30,000 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 Red Drop taste like?

Fruity and sweet with notes typical of other Peruvian peppers, accented by mild smokiness that complements the moderate heat without overpowering the flavor.

### How do I grow Inca Red Drop?

Inca Red Drop: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Inca Red Drop?

red jalapeño, serrano pepper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/inca-red-drop
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data