{"product_id":"aji-benito-15-seeds","title":"Aji Benito - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAji Benito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an interesting hot pepper variety from Bolivia (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e), producing slender fruits up to \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long.\u003c\/span\u003e The peppers ripen from light green to deep red and have moderate pungency of around\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 000–1 500 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The plant forms a sturdy, well-branched bush up to \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e125 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e high and shows good tolerance to lower temperatures. It is suitable for cultivation both in a greenhouse and outdoors, and with proper overwintering can be kept for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAji Benito\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Bolivian variety of \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e, suitable for lovers of moderately hot peppers. The fruits are elongated and relatively slender, reaching \u003cstrong\u003eabout 8 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are light green at first and gradually turn red as they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the interesting features of the variety is its growth habit. Aji Benito forms \u003cstrong\u003estable, strong bushes reaching approximately 125 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to Vreeken's Zaden, the plants tolerate cooler conditions relatively well, so the variety can also be successfully grown outdoors. However, for maximum yield, the producer recommends greenhouse cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe pungency is relatively moderate – \u003cstrong\u003e1 000–1 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes Aji Benito a good choice for people seeking a spicy flavour without the extreme heat of varieties such as Habanero or Bhut Jolokia.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother major advantage is that the plant can be \u003cstrong\u003eoverwintered\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the end of the season it can be moved into a pot and brought indoors, where the fruits can continue ripening. In spring, the plant is pruned and, with suitable care, can be grown for \u003cstrong\u003eseveral years\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of being started from seed every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aji Benito\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot pepper\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolivia\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePungency:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 000–1 500 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFruit length:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated and slender\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eUnripe fruit colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eColour at full maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e125 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, bushy\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eGood tolerance to cooler conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePerennial cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible with protection from cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌡️ Pungency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003e1 000–1 500 SHU on the Scoville scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAji Benito falls into the category of \u003cstrong\u003emoderately hot peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the fruits to be used more freely in the kitchen without the heat completely dominating the other flavours. The stated value of \u003cstrong\u003e1 000–1 500 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e after sufficient plant development\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003ethe end of May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e125 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor a higher yield, the variety can be grown in a greenhouse. For taller plants, the use of \u003cstrong\u003estakes or other support\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Alternatively, the plants can be pruned to keep a more compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAji Benito offers an interesting opportunity for perennial cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plant can be moved to a suitable pot and brought indoors. Placed in a bright location, for example by a window, it can continue developing and ripening the remaining fruits. In spring, it is pruned, after which the plant can resume active growth. According to the supplier, in this way the plants can be kept for \u003cstrong\u003eseveral years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its moderate pungency, Aji Benito is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Fresh consumption\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Salads and sandwiches\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Spicy sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Salsa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Preserved vegetables\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Vegetable dishes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Drying\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Preparing homemade hot seasonings\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts moderate pungency allows a larger amount of fruit to be used when the aim is to add spiciness without making the dish overly hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Aji Benito seeds early in the season at a stable temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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