Aji Colorado – a colourful and aromatic chilli with Latin American character
What makes Aji Colorado special?
Aji Colorado is a unique chilli known for its vivid red colour and excellent balance between sweetness and a moderate heat. This variety is liked for its rich, fruity flavour and is widely used in traditional Latin American dishes. As a versatile chilli, Aji Colorado is perfect for lifting sauces, soups, marinades and much more.
Background and name
The name Aji Colorado means ‘red chilli’ in Spanish and reflects the intense colour the ripening pods take on. With roots deep in Latin American cuisine – particularly in Peru – this variety has been grown for generations. Tradition and culture meet in Aji Colorado, which makes it a natural ingredient in authentic recipes. Use chilli seeds of Aji Colorado and take part in a rich culinary history.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant that produces Aji Colorado is both robust and compact, which makes it excellent for growing in the garden, greenhouse or a pot. The pods are medium-sized and elongated with a smooth surface. They ripen from green to a brilliant red, which not only adds visual interest to your growing space but also indicates the optimum ripeness for maximum flavour.
Flavour and uses
Aji Colorado offers a full, fruity flavour with a pleasant heat that lifts the dish without dominating it. It is used both fresh and dried, and is ideal for making sauces, salsas and marinades with an authentic Latin American touch. Many growers value this chilli for its ability to add both flavour and colour to dishes, whether puréed or sliced.
Ways to use Aji Colorado
- Fresh in dishes: Slice and add to salads or use as a garnish for a vivid splash of colour and flavourful heat.
- Dried and ground: Dry the pods and grind them into an aromatic chilli powder that works excellently in spice blends.
- Sauces and marinades: Blend Aji Colorado purée into sauces for an authentic Latin American flavour experience.
Order your chilli seeds for Aji Colorado today and give your dishes an authentic and colourful flavour experience with this aromatic chilli!
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost or peat pellets and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing
