{"product_id":"aji-pineapple-15-pcs-seeds","title":"Aji Pineapple Hot Pepper Seeds - 15 pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FFD700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAji Pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an exceptionally productive perennial chilli pepper variety of the species \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished by its attractive \u003cstrong\u003epale-yellow fruits and a delicate aromatic note reminiscent of pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–7 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e and around \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 cm in thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, ripening from light green to pale yellow. With a heat level of \u003cstrong\u003e10 000–20 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e, the variety offers pleasant spiciness paired with a distinctive fruity aroma. In a greenhouse, plants can grow to a considerable size and produce an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally abundant harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FFD700;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAji Pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an interesting representative of \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e, especially suitable for lovers of aromatic chilli peppers. One of the variety’s most distinctive features is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003enoticeable heat and a light pineapple aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is also the origin of the name Pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is \u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e if protected from frost during winter. When grown in a greenhouse, it can develop into a fairly large plant. Outdoors, we recommend regular pruning to control its size and maintain a more compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety’s great advantage is its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally high productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under good conditions, plants produce a huge number of pale-yellow fruits. This makes \u003cspan style=\"color:#FFD700;\"\u003eAji Pineapple \u003c\/span\u003ean excellent choice not only for fresh consumption, but also when a larger quantity of peppers is needed for sauces, pickling or drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are relatively small and elongated – around \u003cstrong\u003e4–7 cm long and approximately 0.5 cm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. At first, they are \u003cstrong\u003elight green\u003c\/strong\u003e, then turn their characteristic \u003cstrong\u003epale-yellow colour\u003c\/strong\u003e as they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat level is \u003cstrong\u003e10 000–20 000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This provides a distinct spiciness while still allowing the variety’s specific fruity aroma to come through.\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 Pineapple\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 Chilli pepper\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial if overwintered frost-free\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10 000–20 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFruit length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFruit thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eUnripe fruit colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eRipe fruit colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity, with a light pineapple note\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally high\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can grow very large in a greenhouse\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse or outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended when grown outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 000–20 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAji Pineapple is a \u003cstrong\u003emoderately to distinctly hot chilli pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e. The official product information states a range of \u003cstrong\u003e10 000 to 20 000 Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it an interesting choice for people who want a genuinely hot pepper while still wishing to enjoy the fruit’s aromatic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍍 Taste and aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne reason \u003cspan style=\"color:#FFD700;\"\u003eAji Pineapple\u003c\/span\u003e stands out from many other varieties is the fruit’s characteristic \u003cstrong\u003elight pineapple aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ripe peppers are quite hot, with a perceptible hint of pineapple.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheat + fruity aroma + pale-yellow colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ethat makes the variety particularly suitable for preparing fruity hot sauces and other recipes where the pepper’s aroma is just as important as its heat.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary – April\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouse planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – recommended for higher yields\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003ethe end of May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taller plants can be tied to stakes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended to achieve a compact plant, especially outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn greenhouse conditions, Aji Pineapple can develop into a \u003cstrong\u003every large plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, so enough space should be planned in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, regular pruning allows its size to be controlled and keeps the plant more compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Perennial growing and overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the way peppers are usually grown as an annual crop in temperate climates, \u003cstrong\u003eAji Pineapple is a perennial plant\u003c\/strong\u003e when protected from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plant can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• moved into a pot;\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• brought indoors;\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• placed in a bright spot or on a windowsill;\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• protected from low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants can even \u003cstrong\u003econtinue fruiting on a windowsill in autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows the season to be extended considerably.\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\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e10 000–20 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e, pale-yellow colour and a light pineapple aroma makes Aji Pineapple suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Fresh consumption\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Homemade hot sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Fruity hot sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Salsa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Marinades\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickled vegetables\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Asian and South American recipes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Drying\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Spicy seasonings\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pairing with tropical fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly interesting combinations can be made with \u003cstrong\u003epineapple, mango, citrus fruits or passion fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the pepper’s natural fruity character complements the other flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant is not frost-hardy. If you want to keep it as a perennial, it must be overwintered \u003cstrong\u003ein a frost-free place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eTip from Urban Botaniks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aji Pineapple can become quite a large plant, especially in a greenhouse. If space is limited, shape it through regular pruning. For maximum fruiting, start the seeds early – as early as January–March – and provide a stable \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C during germination\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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