Ají Pipi de Mono Seeds – Rare Peruvian Jungle Pepper

Próximo Stock de Semillas Peruanas: Noviembre 2026
Next Peruvian Seeds Restock: November 2026

Nuestras semillas se cosechan una vez al año (octubre) y están disponibles desde noviembre hasta agotar existencias.
Actualmente están agotadas por temporada de siembra.

Our seeds are harvested once a year (October) and available from November until sold out.
Currently out of stock due to planting season.

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Thank you for supporting our small Peruvian family farm.

Scientific Name: Capsicum frutescens
Hardiness Zone: 9–11 (grow as an annual in cooler climates)
Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Temperature Range: 75–90°F (24–32°C)
Days from Seed to Harvest: 90–110 days

About the Plant

Ají Pipi de Mono is a rare and wild Peruvian pepper from the Amazon region. Its name, meaning “Monkey’s Pepper,” comes from its playful, fiery personality and compact fruit. The small, slender peppers have a bright red color and a sharp, lingering heat that makes them perfect for sauces and seasoning blends.

How to Grow (Simple Steps)

1. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

2. Sow ¼ inch deep in warm, moist soil.

3. Keep soil temperature between 80–90°F for best germination.

4. Transplant outdoors in full sun after danger of frost.

5. Harvest when peppers turn bright red and glossy.

Spice Scale

Spice Level: Hot
Scoville Heat Units: 50,000–100,000 SHU

Peruvian Kitchen Inspiration

Popular in jungle-region dishes and hot sauces, this pepper adds bold heat to recipes like Timbuche (Amazonian fish soup) and Ají de Cocona.

Our Mission

We are a small family farm in Mansfield, Ohio, dedicated to sharing the beauty of Peruvian traditions and rare plantswith the world. Every seed purchase supports our ongoing mission to rescue and care for abandoned cats.

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