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LOT-2026-AC-01

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Capsicum chinense

Aji Charapita

Flavor Notes: Bright, citrusy, habanero-adjacent perfume in a bite-sized yellow sphere.

The "Caviar of Peppers." A wild jungle chinense bush pepper that produces hundreds of tiny pea-sized golden globes. Prized in gourmet Peruvian cuisine and infused finishing oils.

Heat: Hot
Scoville: 30,000 - 50,000 SHU
Maturity: ~100 Days
Aji Charapita mature pepper pods Mature Pod Reference
Germination Viability
90% GERM
27 / 30 Seeds Sprouted
Elite Vigor
Blossom Isolation Method
Mesh Bagged (100% Isolated)

Individual flower buds bagged with insect-proof mesh before anthesis. Guarantees 0% cross-pollination.

Lot Timeline
  • Harvest Date: 2026-08-10
  • Assay Window: 2026-08-18 → 2026-09-06
  • Assay Temp: 85°F Constant
Testing Standard: Damp filter paper in sealed incubation cell at 85°F bottom heat
Grower's Field & Harvest Notes

"Wild species characteristics require steady warmth. Seed lot hand-extracted, floated for density validation, and air-cured under dehumidified shade."

Assay Milestone Logs

3 Logged Checkpoints

Time-series photographic records logged during controlled incubation for lot LOT-2026-AC-01.

D1
Day 1 Observation 2026-08-18
85°F
Germination milestone Day 1 for LOT-2026-AC-01 Checkpoint Proof

"30 tiny Aji Charapita seeds plated. Micro-seed morphology verified under 10x magnification."

Cumulative Sprouted: 0 / 30
D8
Day 8 Observation 2026-08-26
85.2°F
Germination milestone Day 8 for LOT-2026-AC-01 Checkpoint Proof

"6 of 30 seeds showing initial emergence at 85°F. Thick wild seed coats require consistent heat."

Cumulative Sprouted: 6 / 30
D19
Day 19 Observation 2026-09-06
85.1°F
Germination milestone Day 19 for LOT-2026-AC-01 Checkpoint Proof

"27 of 30 seeds fully sprouted (90.0% germination). Robust hypocotyl arches standing tall."

Cumulative Sprouted: 27 / 30
Grower's Sowing & Germination Protocol

Optimized for Capsicum chinense

Germination Soil Temp 82°F – 86°F (28°C – 30°C) Requires seedling heat mat with thermostat
Expected Sprout Time 10 – 21 Days Superhots take longer than grocery peppers
Seeding Depth 1/4 Inch (6mm) Lightly covered in fine, pre-moistened seed mix
Maturity Timeline ~100 Days From transplanting outdoors to ripe pod harvest

4 Golden Rules for High Germination:

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    Consistent Bottom Heat: Pepper seeds (especially superhots) will stall or rot in cold soil below 72°F. Maintain warmth 24/7 until emergence.
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    Damp, Not Waterlogged: Medium should feel like a wrung-out sponge. Excessive water depletes oxygen and causes damping off.
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    Dome Removal: As soon as 50% of hooks emerge, vent or remove the humidity dome and place seedlings under intense grow lights (14-16 hrs/day).
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    Gentle Air Circulation: Run an oscillating fan on low to strengthen seedling stems and discourage fungal gnats or mold.