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Aji Dulce / Spinning Tops - 15 pcs. seeds
Rocotillo , also known as Spinning Tops , Red Squash , Ají Dulce and Cachucha , is an attractive pepper of the species Capsicum chinense . The fruits have an unusual shape, resembling a bell or flying saucer , and combine a slight sweetness with a pleasant heat of only 1,500–2,500 SHU . In appearance, they resemble Habanero/Adjuma, but are much milder , allowing them to be used whole in various dishes.
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Code:209350
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Weight:0.030 Kgs
Quick Buy
Aji Dulce (Spinning Tops) is a great choice for people who like the character of Capsicum chinense but are not looking for extreme spiciness. The beautiful shape of the fruit is one of the distinguishing features of the variety - the variety has been compared to a small bell or a flying saucer .
The peppers can be cooked whole and then used as a spectacular garnish for the finished dish. At only 1,500–2,500 SHU, spicy lovers can safely consume the fruit itself.
Characteristics of the variety
- Variety: Aji Dulce / Spinning Tops
- Other names: Spinning Tops / Red Squash / Ají Dulce / Cachucha
- Botanical species: Capsicum chinense
- Type: Mild to moderately hot pepper
- Hotness: 1,500–2,500 SHU
- Taste: Slightly sweet and spicy
- Shape: Bell-shaped / resembling a flying saucer
- Similarity: Similar to Habanero/Adjuma, but significantly less spicy
- Use: Suitable for cooking whole fruits and decorative serving
- Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors.
🔥 Anger
1,500–2,500 SHU
For a representative of Capsicum chinense, this is an extremely moderate spiciness . This is where one of the main advantages of Rocotillo lies – you get an interesting pepper with a Habanero-like appearance, but without the extreme spiciness typical of Habanero.
🌱 Sowing and growing
Sowing: January – April
Location: Indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Planting in a greenhouse: for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: possible to maintain a compact shape.
In autumn, the plants can be moved to pots and continue fruiting on a bright windowsill .
🍴 Culinary app
This is where the variety has an interesting advantage. He recommends cooking the fruits whole and then using them as a beautiful garnish for the dish. Thanks to the low spiciness, the pepper can then be eaten whole by people who like moderately spicy food.
It is suitable for stuffing, baking, sauces, stews and Caribbean or Latin American recipes where a fragrant pepper without excessive spiciness is sought.
