Aji Charapita Pepper Plant Start

A premium variety, native to Peru, the aji charapita is commonly referred to as the world’s most expensive pepper. Wild bushy plants produce hundreds of tiny, round yellow peppers no more than ¼ an inch in diameter. Although hot, these peppers can be recognized for their fruity flavor. Heat is comparable to a cayenne, at 30,000-50,000 Scoville units.

All plant starts are grown in OASIS® 1.5″ x 1.5″ grow cubes until they reach approximately 4″ to 6″ in height. Plants are only stocked and made available for shipping once both the plant and root system are strong enough to withstand transit.

We do not accept pre-orders at this time.

Harvest: 100-120 Days

Sun: Full Sun

Pairs Well With:

Eggplants – Peppers and eggplants demand similar growing conditions making them quite a strong pairing

Beans, peas – Peppers are heavy feeders and pairing with legume varieties that enrich the soil will do them well

Lettuce, salad mix – These low-to-the-ground varieties both maximize garden space and are light feeders, complimenting both pepper’s size and tendency to pull a lot of nutrients from the soil

Marigolds – a repellent for some of the pests that bother peppers