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Aji Ricoto

Pepper
Zone 11a Save Garden

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Botanical illustration of Aji Ricoto
75d to harvest

Aji Ricoto peppers bring a bright, lively heat with a sweet, fruity lift—aroma-forward and distinctly flavorful from the first bite. The pods are slender and specialty-shaped, with a crisp, snappy skin that turns tender when roasted, making them ideal for adding zing to salsas, sauces, and pickling brines. Grow Aji Ricoto for a garden-to-pantry harvest of vivid, peppery character at about 75 days to maturity.

Crop Dates

Growing note: Frost-free Zone 11a supports continuous outdoor production.
MilestoneDate
ClimateFrost-Free Climate
Growing ApproachContinuous Production

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitBush
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)80
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Aji Ricoto in Zone 11a typically begins around throughout the growing season. Wait until soil reaches at least 60°F before transplanting Aji Ricoto.

Garden Alerts

Frost-free Zone 11a supports continuous outdoor production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat powdery mildew on Aji Ricoto pepper plants?
Powdery mildew shows up as a gray-white dusting on leaves, often starting on the lower foliage in humid weather. Remove heavily infected leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants and keeping water off the foliage, then spray a labeled potassium bicarbonate or sulfur fungicide early and repeat as the label directs. Avoid overhead watering and don’t harvest or prune when plants are wet to slow spread.
How can I tell when my Aji Ricoto peppers are ready to harvest?
Aji Ricoto peppers are typically ready around 75 days after transplant (often longer depending on conditions) when they have fully developed and shifted from green to their mature color (red/orange-red). Pick a pod when it feels firm and the skin looks smooth and glossy, and if you gently tug it should release easily without cracking the stem. For the best flavor and heat balance, harvest slightly past full color rather than too early when the pods are still green and thin.
Botanical illustration of Aji Ricoto

Aji Ricoto peppers bring a bright, lively heat with a sweet, fruity lift—aroma-forward and distinctly flavorful from the first bite. The pods are slender and specialty-shaped, with a crisp, snappy skin that turns tender when roasted, making them ideal for adding zing to salsas, sauces, and pickling brines. Grow Aji Ricoto for a garden-to-pantry harvest of vivid, peppery character at about 75 days to maturity.

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Aji Ricoto in Zone 11a typically begins around throughout the growing season. Wait until soil reaches at least 60°F before transplanting Aji Ricoto.

Garden Alerts

Frost-free Zone 11a supports continuous outdoor production.

Sowing Tips

Soil Temperature

Direct sow or transplant when soil at planting depth holds 60°F for reliable germination and early growth.

Expert Note

Transplant only after nighttime temps stay reliably above 50°F and the soil is warm (≈60°F+), or growth will slow dramatically.