Mojo Aji Pepper brings tropical heat and flavor to your garden in just 70 days from transplant. This open-pollinated Capsicum baccatum cultivar grows as a compact bush, reaching maturity quickly enough for even shorter growing seasons. Johnny's Selected Seeds calls it exclusive for good reason: the peppers deliver tropical flavors with a hint of heat, a profile that sets them apart from standard bell peppers and common chiles. Space plants 12 inches apart and you'll have a productive, manageable crop.
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Tropical flavors with a hint of heat distinguish Mojo Aji from the everyday pepper. At 70 days from transplant, it reaches harvest remarkably fast, making it feasible for gardeners with compressed growing windows. The open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seed year after year, building a line adapted to your own garden. Its compact bush habit keeps plants tidy and productive without demanding much space.
Mojo Aji peppers are grown for fresh eating and culinary applications where their tropical flavor profile shines. The hint of heat suggests they work well in hot sauces, salsas, and dishes where you want flavor depth beyond simple sweetness. Their compact plant habit and quick maturity make them equally suited to container gardening or small plots where space is tight.
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Sow seeds in shallow flats at a density of 4 seeds per inch, pressing them 1/4 inch deep into the soil. Start in late March or about 8 weeks before your transplant date. Maintain soil temperatures at 80-90°F for reliable germination, as pepper seeds germinate slowly in cooler soil. Once the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 2-inch cell-type containers or 4-inch pots. Grow seedlings at approximately 70°F during the day and 60°F at night.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date when soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds at transplanting time. Space plants 12 inches apart in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.5.
Mojo Aji peppers reach harvest readiness in 70 days from transplanting. Pick peppers when they reach mature size and desired color. The plants produce continuously once flowering begins, so regular harvesting encourages additional fruit set.
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