Ají cachucha, also known as ají dulce, is a sweet, crunchy pepper with a mild heat that's a staple in Latin American and Caribbean cooking:
Ají cachucha peppers are small, squat, and wrinkled, with a light green color that turns yellow-orange and then red when ripe. They have a similar appearance to habanero and scotch bonnet peppers, but are milder.
Ají cachucha peppers have a sweet, fruity, grassy, and smoky flavor.
Ají cachucha peppers have a mild heat level of 500–1,000 Scoville units, which is much milder than a habanero.
Ají cachucha peppers are a key ingredient in sofrito, a sauce used in many Latin American cuisines. They can also be used in bean dishes, soups, or as a raw snack.
| Type |
Peppers |
| Family |
Nightshade Family |
| Temperature Soil |
65-80F |
| Temperature Daytime |
70-90F |
| Temperature Evening |
60+F |
| Lighting |
Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day |
| Water |
Heavy, 6 Gallons/Day |
| Maturity |
Moderate, 65-85 Days Harvest |
| PH Neutral |
5.5-7.0 |
| Zones |
4A-11B |
| Plant Placement |
6 Plants, 3 Row |