Peru Chilli Peppers

Chilli Name: AC 1986 (CGN 21479)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumDescription currently unavailable. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession...

Chilli Name : AJÍ AMARILLO (PI 152217)Chilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium The Ají Amarillo is one of the most iconic chillies in Peruvian cuisine, often described as the soul of the country’s cooking...

Chilli Name: AJI ANDEANChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumThis plant produces high yields of 2 ?" long by 1" wide hot peppers which mature from green, to orange and finally to red...

Chilli Name : AJÍ ASTA DE BUEYChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : South America (commonly grown in Chile & Peru)Chilli Heat : Mild to Medium The Ají Asta de Buey, meaning “Ox Horn” in Spanish, is a traditional South...

Chilli Name: AJI AYUCULLOChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Ayucullo is an original and native name that has no meaning nor translation. This variety is a small, thick-fleshed,...

Chilli Name: AJI BLANCO CRISTAL (CGN 21470)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumAlso listed as CAP 333. A more detailed description is currently unavailable.

Chilli Name: AJI BROWNChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Mild The Aji Brown also known as 'Aji Panca' is the second most common Aji variety in Peru and is grown mainly near the coast. It...

Chilli Name: AJI CEREZAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: Hotnan

Chilli Name: AJI CHARAPAChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: very hot Aji Charapa is wild variety found in the northern region of the Peruvian jungle, close to the city of Iquitos. In...

Chilli Name: AJI CHIVATO (PI 260550)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: HotThis plant is more accurately part of the Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum species and produces good yields of 1"...

Chilli Name: AJI CHUNCHO (PI 260480)Chilli Species: FrutescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Frutescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown This relatively tall, bushy plant produces 0.75in long by 0.5in wide pods which grow erect on the...

Chilli Name: AJI CITOChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: HotThis is the hottest baccatum measured so far by the New Mexico State University (NMSU). This plant produces good yields of 2" long...

Chilli Name: AJI DE MESA (PI 257143)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumThis wild variety, part of the species Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum produces 2 ?" long by ?" wide peppers...

Chilli Name: AJI EXPLODING FIREChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumThese fiery little pistols grow erect on a medium tall plant. The pods grow approximately ?" long and ?" wide and...

Chilli Name : AJÍ HUÁNUCOChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : Peru (Huánuco region)Chilli Heat : Medium The Ají Huánuco is a traditional Peruvian variety named after the Huánuco region, an area of the central...

Chilli Name: AJI LEMON DROP (PI 315024)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: HotThis terrifically hot, citrus-flavored pepper is a popular seasoning pepper in Peru where it is known as 'Kellu...

Chilli Name: AJI LIMOChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot

Chilli Name: AJI LIMON (PERU YELLOW)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: HotAlso called Peru Yellow. The hot fruits grows horizontally and sometimes erect. Measuring about 1,5 inches long and...

Chilli Name : AJÍ MANGOChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium The Ají Mango is a modern baccatum variety bred from traditional South American stock, named for its distinctive tropical flavour that carries a hint...

Chilli Name: AJI MIRASOL (PI 290982)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MildSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MildThis is a hydridised variety whose name means "looking at the sun". It is a cross between an Colorado and a...

Chilli Name : AJÍ NORTEÑOChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : Northern PeruChilli Heat : Medium The Ají Norteño is a traditional Peruvian variety whose name translates to “Northern Ají”, reflecting its...

Chilli Name: AJI ORANGEChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumA very vigorous and productive cold tolerant plant from Peru, the long pods turn bright orange, are very hot , and have a...

Chilli Name: AJI PANCAChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MildSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MildThe Panca Chile is the second most common variety in Peru and is grown mainly near the coast. It is also known as Brown. The...

Chilli Name : AJÍ PERUVIANChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium The Ají Peruvian is a traditional baccatum variety from Peru, a country where ajís have shaped cuisine and culture for centuries. This...

Chilli Name: AJI PINGUITA DE MONOChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotThe name Aji Pinguita De Mono translates to ' little monkey dick' a reference to the pods shape. The pods are small measuring only 0.5 to 1in long, are slightly...

Chilli Name : AJÍ PIURAChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : Peru (Piura region)Chilli Heat : Medium The Ají Piura is a traditional Peruvian baccatum named after the Piura region, on the northern coast of Peru. Piura is known as one of...

Chilli Name: AJI PUCOMUCHOChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Aj? Pucomucho, a wild aj?, has an original and native name that has no meaning nor translation and is found in the...

Chilli Name: AJI REDChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: UnknownAlso known as Rojo. Description currently unavailable.

Chilli Name : AJÍ ROJOChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : South AmericaChilli Heat : Medium The Ají Rojo, meaning “Red Ají”, is a traditional South American baccatum known for its bright colour, fruity flavour, and...

Chilli Name: AJI SERRANITOChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MildSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MildThis is a hybridised variety that is common in Peru and is a cross between an Amarillo and Serrano. The pendant shaped 2 to...

Chilli Name: AJI VALENTINE (PI 260549)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: HotFruit 0.65in long, slender, top-shaped. Mature from green to red.

Chilli Name: AJI YELLOW (PI 152234)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumAlso known as Amarillo.. These tall plants can grow 6-7ft talland are prolific producers of uptp 6iin long...

Chilli Name: AYUYU (PI 260506)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: C01286Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable...

Chilli Name: C01308Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable...

Chilli Name: C01374Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable Research...

Chilli Name: C01439Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable Research...

Chilli Name: C01461Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable Research...

Chilli Name: C01599Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Note:The CO classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at the Asian Vegetable...

Chilli Name: CAIAMARCAChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Very Hot Hot habanero flavour on these pretty shaped pods that mature from green to violet to red. This variety is promoted by...

Chilli Name : CAP 1022Chilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium CAP 1022 is a Peruvian baccatum variety collected as part of the Chile Pepper Institute’s Capsicum Accessions Programme (CAP), where wild and semi-domesticated...

Chilli Name : CAP 270Chilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium CAP 270 is a baccatum accession from Peru, part of the Capsicum Accessions Programme (CAP) which catalogued and preserved wild and cultivated varieties across South...

Chilli Name: CAPSICUM COCCINEUMChilli Species: CoccineumChilli Origin: BoliviaChilli Heat: UnknownA white flowering wild Capsicum species native to Bolivia and Peru

Chilli Name: CAPSICUM TOVARIIChilli Species: TovariiChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: Unknown Capsicum tovarii is one of the rarest wild chilli species, native to the high-altitude regions of southern Peru. Named after the botanist Óscar Tovar, this...

Chilli Name: CARMINE (PI 215731)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Very Hot

Chilli Name: CGN 17174Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot

Chilli Name: CGN 19233Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: UnknownDescription currently unavailable. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from...

Chilli Name: CGN 21539Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Description currently unavailable. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the...

Chilli Name: CGN 22088Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Description currently unavailable. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the...

Chilli Name: CGN 22108 (PI 260601)Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at...

Chilli Name: CGN 22876 (PI 606708)Chilli Species: TovariiChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotTovarii is a wild species and this slender plant has peculiar, bell-shaped and whitish flowers. The pods are extremely small and turn from green to red. CGN...

Chilli Name: CGN 23768 (PI 260598)Chilli Species: PubescensChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Pubescens | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at...

Chilli Name: CHARAPITA (PI 260498)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Very Hot This bushy plant produces hundreds of hot small round 'Tepin like' peppers. Also known as 'Charapilla' and...

Chilli Name: CHINCHI UCHUChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: HotThe pods are red, 3 to 5 cm in length, oval with distinctive longitudinal lines present. Pods have an erect habit.

Chilli Name: GRIF 9282Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: HABANERO ANARANJADO (PI 438630)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Very Hot Fruit pointed, pungent, orange 2.5cm diameter, 4cm long.

Chilli Name: HABANERO CARIBBEAN REDChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Extremely Hot Originating from the Yucutan Peninsula in Mexico, this pepper variety is FEROCIOUSLY HOT and is...

Chilli Name: HABANERO NO44 (PI 438643)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Mexico | Heat: Very Hot

Chilli Name : HABANERO PERUVIAN YELLOWChilli Species : ChinenseChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Very Hot Habanero Peruvian Yellow is a South American habanero variant originating from Peru, where local chinense strains have been cultivated for centuries...

Chilli Name: HABANERO WHITEChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Very Hot The White Habanero also know as 'Peruvian white Habanero' is a lovely & rare variety that is hard to come by and...

Chilli Name : INCA BERRYChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium Inca Berry is a classic Peruvian baccatum variety, celebrated for its vibrant flavour and citrus aroma. It represents the bright, fruity style of South American...

Chilli Name: INCA GLOWChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot

Chilli Name: INCA HOTChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Medium

Chilli Name: INCA LOSTChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: INCA ORANGEChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot

Chilli Name : INCA RED DROPChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium Inca Red Drop is a beautiful Peruvian baccatum variety, treasured for its jewel-like pods, high yields, and bright, fruity flavour. It’s one of the few...

Chilli Name: INCA SURPRISEChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot3 foot bush plant covered with tiny elongated peppers.

Chilli Name: KELLU UCHUChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Medium Also called Aji Amarillo, this is one of the most common Peruvian Aji's. The pods grow to around 4.5in long x 2.25in wide...

Chilli Name: KOVINCHU (PI 260585)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: MediumSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MediumThese thin walled long slender pods grow typically to around 4in long. They mature from green to red.

Chilli Name: LIKE A LEMONChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: LIMOChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot 2 to 3 inch long fruit grow on a vine like plant and mature from green to red or yellow (depending on the strain) in...

Chilli Name: LIMO BLANCO (PI 152222)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Also listed as CGN 19193. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from...

Chilli Name: LIMONChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot A yellow 'Lemon Drop' pepper. 1.5-2 in fruits are wrinkled and taper at both ends. Very Prolific. 2ft plant short season

Chilli Name: LURIN (PI 293349)Chilli Species: FlexuosumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: Very HotDescription currently unavailable.

Chilli Name : MACHU PICCHUChilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : PeruChilli Heat : Medium Machu Picchu is a Peruvian heirloom chilli variety, named after the famous Incan citadel high in the Andes. It’s a true aji type from the Capsicum baccatum...

Chilli Name: MISHME (PI 315029)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: HotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Medium Also listed as CGN 22789. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the...

Chilli Name: MISQUCHO (PI 260517)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: MISQUCHO COLORADO (PI 152225)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot Found to be resistant to tomato spotted wilt tospovirus (TSWV) by S.A. Aleixandre, Universidad...

Chilli Name: MISQUCHO GRANDE (PI 260509)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Fruit 2.5 by 1in, red, irregular

Chilli Name: MISQUCHO PEQUENOChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name : NARANGA (PI 446900)Chilli Species : BaccatumChilli Origin : South AmericaChilli Heat : Medium Naranga (PI 446900) is a rare chilli variety from the USDA seed collection, believed to originate from South America — possibly Brazil or...

Chilli Name: ORANGE SELEX (PI 640880)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PANCO (PI 315015)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PARINGO (PI 315016)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PBC 81 (PI 640881)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PBC 85 (PI 640882)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PERU SCARLET LANTERN (PI 315028)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN DARK REDChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN GOLDEN (PI 238052)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Hot A prolific variety which grows well in containers. Pods are approximately 1in long and 0.75in wide and...

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN ORANGEChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN POINTER (PI 215741)Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: UnknownThis variety is actually part of the species Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum. A more detailed...

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN PURPLEChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: Mild This highly ornamental Pequin type variety produces 0.75 to 1 in long by 0.375 to 0.5 inches wide purple pods which grow in upright in clusters on the plant. The pods...

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN SERLANOChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Very Hot

Chilli Name: PERUVIAN SHINY RED (PI 238051)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Very Hot This variety produces 1.5in long by 1in wide pods which are shaped like large acorns with...

Chilli Name: PI 152217Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PI 215699Chilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: UnknownSpecies: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: UnknownMore accurately this varieity is part of the species Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum. A more detailed description is...

Chilli Name: PI 215732Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PI 215733Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown Fruits yellow, fluted, roundish

Chilli Name: PI 215734Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown

Chilli Name: PI 215736Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotSpecies: Chinense | Origin: Peru | Heat: Unknown