Pepper - Aji Omnicolor

Minimum Seed Count: 10

One plant, every color of the rainbow. Aji Omnicolor is one of the most beautiful peppers you can grow, producing hundreds of slender fruits that ripen through an incredible spectrum of colors—lavender, cream, yellow, orange, and finally bright red. The constantly changing display means you'll often see every stage of ripening on the plant at once. Combined with its fruity flavor, mild heat, and exceptional productivity, Aji Omnicolor is as ornamental as it is delicious.

Plant Details

• Species: Capsicum baccatum
• Plant Type: Hot pepper
• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days from transplant
• Plant Height: 3–5 feet
• Fruit Size: 2–3 inches long
• Fruit Colors: Lavender → Cream → Yellow → Orange → Red
• Heat Level: 10,000–30,000 SHU
• Growth Habit: Large, bushy, highly productive plants

Growing Guide

Starting Seeds

• Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost date.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix.
• Maintain soil temperatures between 80–90°F for best germination.
• Germination typically occurs within 10–21 days.

Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.
• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 55°F.
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart.

Growing Conditions

• Full sun (8+ hours daily)
• Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
• Consistent watering throughout the growing season
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds

Care

• Fertilize regularly for maximum fruit production.
• Stake or cage plants, as the heavy fruit load can weigh down branches.
• Water deeply during flowering and fruit development.
• Harvest often to encourage continued production.

Harvesting

• Harvest peppers at any stage of color for different flavor profiles.
• Fully red fruits offer the sweetest flavor and fullest heat.
• Use scissors or pruners to avoid damaging branches.

History

Aji Omnicolor is a rare heirloom pepper from South America and belongs to the Capsicum baccatum species, a group known for its exceptional productivity and distinctive fruity flavor. It has become a favorite among pepper enthusiasts for its remarkable color progression and ornamental beauty, making it one of the most visually striking peppers available.