Aji Mango

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper

Sun-warmed and vividly aromatic, Aji Mango peppers ripen into golden-orange pods with a bright, mango-like sweetness balanced by a gentle, lingering heat.

The fruit is smooth and slender with a crisp snap, offering a juicy interior and a clean, fragrant flavor that shines in fresh salsas, roasted pepper blends, and vibrant sauces. Grow Aji Mango for a garden-to-table harvest that delivers both color and character—perfect for adding a tropical lift to your favorite pepper-forward creations.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 3rd
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
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 Mango’s strength is its juicy crispness and mangoy aroma—heat shows up politely and lingers without scorching the palate. Use it raw for that snap or roast to coax a silky orange sauce that clings to rice and tortillas.

Best Uses

fresh-chopped salsa where it stays snappy and fragrant
roast and blend into a glossy orange pepper sauce
quick pickle or hot-honey application for a sweet-heat pop
slice and fold into rice bowls or fajita-style fillings

Flavor Profile

mango-bright sweetness gentle, clean heat crisp snap with a juicy interior vivid, tropical pepper aroma

Kitchen Pairings

lime cilantro garlic smoked turkey toasted corn honey

Frequently Asked Questions

My Aji mango leaves have silvery patches and the plant looks stunted—what pest is this and how do I treat it?

This pattern is most often thrips, which leave silvery scarring on foliage and can stunt young Aji mango plants. Spray both sides of leaves with insecticidal soap (or horticultural oil) and repeat every 5–7 days for 3 rounds; also remove badly damaged leaves to reduce reinfestation. If the problem is heavy, follow the label of an appropriate spinosad or azadirachtin product for peppers/Aji mango and rotate treatments so thrips don’t build resistance.

How often should I water Aji mango during the main growing phase?

During the main growth stretch (roughly weeks 3–10 from transplant), keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged—aim for the top 1 inch to dry slightly between waterings. In hot full-sun conditions, this often works out to about 2–4 waterings per week, depending on pot/bed and rainfall; water deeply so moisture reaches the rooting zone. Don’t let it swing too dry too wet, because Aji mango can drop flowers and set fewer fruits when moisture is inconsistent.

How do I know when to harvest Aji mango peppers?

Aji mango pods are ready at about 75 days when they have fully developed their mango color—typically orange to yellow-orange—and feel firm rather than rubbery. Taste-test one: pick when the fruit is flavorful and has reached the intended heat for your variety, not when it’s still green. Harvest by cutting the stem (don’t yank) to avoid breaking adjacent fruiting branches.