Aji Omnocolor / multicoloured (Aji Omnocolor) - 15 pcs seeds

Aji Omnicolor (Aji Omnicolor) is an attractive Peruvian hot pepper, Capsicum baccatum, combining a delicate citrus-fruity flavour with an exceptionally ornamental appearance. The small elongated fruits undergo a striking colour transformation—creamy white → light purple → orange → deep red. Since fruits at different stages of ripeness appear on the plant at the same time, it creates a truly multicoloured effect. Heat level: 30 000–50 000 SHU.

Aji Omnicolor (Aji Omnicolor) is a variety worth noticing for both its flavour and appearance. The compact plant continuously bears fruits in different colours, making it a beautiful accent for a pot, balcony, terrace or garden.

At the same time, the fruits have a pleasant citrus and fruity character typical of the interesting representatives of Capsicum baccatum. This makes the variety an excellent choice for those who want an ornamental pepper without compromising on culinary quality.

Variety characteristics

• Bulgarian name: Aji Omnicolor
• Original name: Aji Omnicolor
• Botanical species: Capsicum baccatum
• Origin: Peru
• Heat level: 30 000–50 000 SHU
• Flavour: Delicate, citrusy and fruity
• Fruits: Small and elongated
• Ripening: Creamy white → light purple → orange → deep red
• Growth: Relatively compact
• Ornamental value: Very high
• Suitable for pots: Yes
• Suitable for: Hot sauces, salsa and fresh use.

🎨 Multicoloured fruits

The most interesting feature of Aji Omnicolor (Aji Omnicolor) is the colour change during ripening:

🤍 Creamy white → 💜 Light purple → 🧡 Orange → ❤️ Deep red

The fruits do not ripen simultaneously, so a single plant can display several colours at once. This is where the very fitting name Omnicolor—"multicoloured"—comes from.

🔥 Heat

30 000–50 000 SHU

This is a distinctly hot pepper, while still allowing its characteristic citrus-fruity flavour to remain an important part of its culinary use.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Sowing location: indoors
Greenhouse planting: for a higher yield
Outdoor planting: around the end of May
Growth habit: relatively compact
Pot growing: very suitable.

Taller plants can be tied to a support or pruned for a more compact shape. In autumn, they can be moved to a pot and brought to a bright windowsill, where they can continue fruiting.

🍋 Flavour and culinary use

The flavour is delicate, citrusy and fruity.

With a heat level of 30 000–50 000 SHU, Aji Omnicolor (Aji Omnicolor) is excellent for flavourful hot sauces, fresh salsa, marinades and other spicy recipes where not only heat, but also the pepper's own character, is desired.