Aji Dulce #2

Family: Solanaceae Sweet Pepper

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Aji Dulce #2 delivers a bright, sweet pepper flavor with a gentle, aromatic lift—fragrant and inviting right from the first bite.

Fruits are slender and glossy, with crisp, juicy texture that holds up beautifully for fresh use and for adding vivid sweetness to homemade salsas, sauces, and pickles. Grow it for a steady harvest over the season and enjoy the satisfying balance of mild heat and sweet pepper character at maturity in about 75 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Bush

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Aji Dulce #2 Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Aji Dulce #2 is for when you want pepper flavor that tastes like sunshine—sweet, fragrant, and only softly hot—without turning the dish into a burn. Slice it thin or pickle it: its crisp juiciness stays lively and gives you bright heat that plays especially well with citrus and briny, savory foods.

Best Uses

thin-sliced raw topping for tacos, ceviche, and grilled fish
blended into salsa or hot sauce for sweet-fragrant lift
quick pickling to lock in crispness and candy-like pepper sweetness
stir-through finishing sauces where you want flavor without losing texture

Flavor Profile

bright sweet pepper flavor gentle aromatic heat crisp, juicy bite clean peppery finish

Kitchen Pairings

lime cilantro garlic white vinegar dark chocolate chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Aji Dulce #2 leaves curling and sticky, and what should I do about aphids?

Aphids often show up as clusters on new growth with shiny, sticky honeydew and curling leaves. Spray plants with a strong jet of water to knock aphids off, then apply insecticidal soap (especially under leaves) every 5–7 days until you stop seeing them. Avoid overhead watering at night to reduce stress and keep the plants producing new foliage more steadily.

How often should I water Aji Dulce #2 during the main growing phase?

Once established, water deeply about 1–2 times per week to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Use a finger check: water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, and aim for consistent moisture as fruit starts to form to prevent blossom-end problems and uneven growth.

How can I tell when Aji Dulce #2 peppers are ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 75 days when pods are fully developed and have turned their ripe color (typically yellow-orange to red depending on your grow conditions). You should feel firmness in the pepper walls, and the pods should easily detach or can be cut with scissors without pulling the plant. If you harvest earlier for green use, expect a milder flavor and thinner, softer flesh.