Greendoor - Aji Mango – Chili Seeds

• Exotic profile: Captivates with an aroma that strikes a fine balance between sweetness and acidity – almost like a mango with a kick.
• Colourful eye-catcher: The fruits glow in a warm golden-orange, making the plant a visual highlight too.
• Typical Baccatum: Robust, vigorous and extremely high-yielding – a variety that delights both beginners and professionals alike.

Plant characteristics

Aji Mango displays the typically elegant and vigorous growth of the Capsicum baccatum family:

• Growth habit: The plant grows upright, is heavily branched and forms a widely spreading crown. Due to the heavy crop load, the branches should be supported.
• Height: With good care, it reaches a height of 1.00 to 1.40 metres. It is suitable for both outdoor planting and large pots on the patio.
• Flowers: White flowers with the characteristic yellowish-green spots inside, typical of this genus.
• Yield: The Aji Mango is known for its productivity; a single plant can produce dozens of pods over the course of the summer.

The Fruit

The pods of the Aji Mango are not only delicious but also very decorative:

• Shape: Elongated, smooth and tapering to a point at the end. The fruits grow to about 6 to 8 cm in length and hang elegantly from the branches.
• Colour progression: Starting from a light green, the fruits ripen to a beautiful, vibrant mango orange.
• Texture: The flesh is firm and crisp, ensuring good shelf life.

Flavour & heat level

The Aji Mango’s culinary profile is what sets it apart from other varieties.

• Heat level: Medium-hot (approx. 30,000 to 50,000 SHU). On a scale of 1 to 10, it scores a solid 6. The heat is present but does not overpower the flavour.
• Flavour: A very fruity, berry-like taste with distinct notes of tropical fruit. The sweetness is particularly pronounced when fully ripe.

Uses

Its fruity notes make it the ideal partner for creative recipes:

• Fruity salsas: Perfect for mango-chilli dips, peach salsas or as an accompaniment to grilled fish and poultry.
• Hot Sauces: Adds a natural sweetness and a bright orange colour to homemade sauces.
• Fresh: Cut into fine strips, it enhances summer salads or bowls.
• Drying: It dries well and can be processed into a fruity chilli powder.

Technical details

• Type: Capsicum baccatum
• Contents: 10+ seeds
• Heat level: 6 (medium hot)
• Sowing: February to March (pre-sow indoors at approx. 22–25 °C)
• Maturation time: approx. 80–90 days
• Location: Full sun and sheltered; requires sufficient nutrients (tomato or chilli fertiliser).