Aji White Fantasy - 15 seeds

Aji White Fantasy is an exceptionally attractive hot pepper Capsicum baccatum, developed from the Finnish variety Aji Fantasy. The vigorous plants produce numerous beautiful bell-shaped fruits, which start bright white and turn cream-coloured as they ripen. The heat level is very delicate – only 1 000–1 500 SHU, allowing the unusual fruits to be freely used in fresh dishes as well.

Aji White Fantasy is a variety in which appearance is one of the main attractions. The white bell-shaped fruits contrast beautifully with the green foliage and develop a soft cream shade when fully ripe.

The variety was bred by Peter Merle from the Canary Islands, who developed its characteristic bright-white colour through selection and/or crossing with the Finnish Aji Fantasy. We consider it a true collector's find with a mild flavour.

Variety characteristics

• Bulgarian name: Aji White Fantasy
• Original name: Aji White Fantasy
• Botanical species: Capsicum baccatum
• Type: Mild hot / ornamental pepper
• Heat level: 1 000–1 500 SHU
• Shape: Characteristic bell shape
• Colour: Bright white → cream
• Flavour: Mild
• Growth: Vigorous-growing plant
• Fruiting: Abundant
• Breeder: Peter Merle
• Breeding origin: Canary Islands
• Related variety: Finnish Aji Fantasy.

🔥 Heat

1 000–1 500 SHU

This is a very mildly hot pepper.

The low heat level is a major advantage – the beautiful fruits can be used whole or in larger quantities without the spiciness dominating the other ingredients.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Sowing location: indoors
Greenhouse planting: recommended for a higher yield
Outdoor planting: around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: possible for a more compact plant shape.

In autumn, plants can be moved into pots and placed on a bright windowsill, where they can continue fruiting.

🍴 Culinary use

Thanks to its mild heat, Aji White Fantasy is suitable for fresh salsas, salads, garnishes and various dishes in which the unusual white-to-cream colour can be used as a visual accent.