Aji Dulce Amarillo

Family: Solanaceae Sweet Pepper

Aji Dulce Amarillo greets you with a bright, sunlit aroma and a crisp, juicy snap—sweet heat that stays gentle and inviting.

The fruits ripen to a vivid golden yellow, with a smooth, medium-thick flesh that’s ideal for fresh flavor bursts and for adding color and mild zing to sauces, salsas, and pickling brines. Grow this 70-day standout for a steady harvest of tender peppers that brighten every garden basket.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Aji Dulce Amarillo

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Aug 29th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
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 Amarillo is the rare chinense that hits sweet and juicy first, then delivers gentle warmth—so it stays friendly in fresh preparations rather than turning harsh. Its medium-thick walls blend silky for sauces and brines, while the crisp snap makes it stand up to limey, vinegary flavors without collapsing.

Best Uses

minced fresh in salsas where you want heat without wrecking the fruitiness
quick pickling or brining for snappy, candy-bright pepper rounds
blending into yellow sauces and crema-style drizzles for mild heat and color
folding into rice bowls or grain salads to carry flavor throughout without going watery

Flavor Profile

bright citrusy aroma crisp juicy bite sweet-leaning heat with a clean, medium finish smooth, medium-thick flesh good for blending

Kitchen Pairings

lime cilantro garlic smoked paprika chicken or shrimp white vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage early blight or leaf spot on Aji Dulce Amarillo pepper plants?

On Aji Dulce Amarillo, look for dark, target-like spots on leaves and stems that spread in humid weather. Remove and discard infected leaves immediately, and water at the base (not overhead) to keep foliage dry. Spray an approved copper-based fungicide if spotting is increasing—especially after rainy or foggy stretches—and keep plants spaced for airflow.

How often should I water Aji Dulce Amarillo during peak flowering and fruit set?

During the main growing phase (after plants establish and begin flowering), water deeply about 1–2 times per week, aiming for evenly moist—not soggy—soil. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry before watering again; if fruits are forming and you see blossoms dropping or small, dry peppers, increase frequency slightly while still avoiding standing water.

When are Aji Dulce Amarillo peppers ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 70 days when fruits have fully turned yellow and reach their mature size, typically with firm walls and a smooth, glossy skin. If you harvest too early (still pale green), the peppers will be less sweet and more bitter—waiting for full yellow color gives the classic mild heat and flavor.