The **Cachucha pepper**, is known by a variety of different names such as: Ají Dulce, Cuban pepper. ají cachucha, quechucha, ajicito, or ají gustoso.. In the English-speaking Caribbean, it is known as seasoning pepper and is essential to a variety of traditional dishes. Cachucha pepper is a variety of sweet, mild chili pepper commonly used in Caribbean, especially Cuban, cuisine. Despite its resemblance to the Scotch bonnet pepper, it has minimal heat, which makes it prized for its flavor rather than spiciness. ### Description and Characteristics: - **Latin Name**: *Capsicum chinense* - **Scoville Rating**: 0–1,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units), making it much milder than its Scotch bonnet lookalike. - **Days to Harvest**: Typically 80–100 days from transplant. - **Plant Height**: The plant generally grows between 18–36 inches (45–90 cm), though it can occasionally get larger depending on growing conditions. - **Leaf Color**: Bright to dark green, typical of most *Capsicum* plants. - **Fruit Size**: The fruit is small and wrinkled, with a squat, slightly round shape. It usually measures around 1–2 inches in diameter. - **Fruit Color**: Initially green, the fruit ripens to various shades, including orange, red, or yellow, depending on the specific variety or strain. - **Flavor Characteristics**: The Cachucha pepper has a distinctive, rich, and slightly smoky flavor with a fruity sweetness. It lacks the intense heat associated with other *Capsicum chinense* peppers, making it ideal for adding flavor without spice. ### History and Development: The Ají Dulce or Cachucha pepper is widely used in traditional Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican dishes like sofrito, where its mild, sweet flavor is crucial. It has been cultivated for centuries in the Caribbean and South America, particularly by indigenous peoples who appreciated its lack of heat compared to other chili peppers in the *Capsicum* genus. This pepper is an essential part of regional cooking and continues to be grown by gardeners looking for flavorful peppers without much heat. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=ss==s=s=ss==ss=s==s=s=s=s Seed Shipping: Free to US and Canada Low Shipping fee- no matter how many seeds you order! Add this item to your cart and keep shopping- at https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Greenoakie =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!