Ají Santa Cruz x Purple Flower Baccatum

Cultivar Denmark

Scoville Heat Units 2,000

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About this pepper

Aji Santa Cruz x Purple Flower Baccatum is a Capsicum baccatum hybrid developed by Danish breeder Jes Christensen. This variety is in the F5 generation, indicating a moderate level of genetic stability.

The plant produces small pods with thin walls that mature from light green to red. Heat levels are mild, estimated at around 2,000 Scoville Heat Units. The flavour is well developed despite the low heat. The flowers display purple colouring, a trait inherited from the Purple Flower Baccatum parent.

Plants are medium in size and are known for very good yields over the growing season.