Aji Benito?

[MisterBigglesworth]

This is from a mis-labeled or mis-shipped seed pack which was supposed to be Aji Limon. It's certainly a baccatum but it ain't no Limon. The closest I could come to a match from chilie databases is an Aji Benito. The pods have nice heat, and are crunchy with the light citrus fruity taste associated with some baccatums.


Pods:

The plant is 4' tall and 4' wide ( see yardstick in the center ) and covered in pods. The flowers have 7 petals.

Any other possibilties?

 

[PepperLover]

very good looking plants and pods..

 

[gasificada]

Can't help you with an ID but I agree with PL... very nice plant and pods!

From what I've seen in photos, it does closely resemble Aji Benito, doesn't it? You may have answered your own question.

 

[Spicegeist]

What do the flowers look like? Maybe it's a cross with a C. chinense?

 

[MisterBigglesworth]

Thanks. Its a very good surprise pepper.

What do the flowers look like? Maybe it's a cross with a C. chinense?

Very much the usual baccatum green/brown coloring on the petals. My camera is not taking any close up pics so I cant show that. A few flowers have six petals. I don't think its a cross.

 

[ajijoe]

yes your description sure points to it being aji benito, i have seen and eaten it many times and use them in one of my hot sauces, so i would say yes

thanks your friend Joe