How to Plant Aji Dulce (Sweet Pepper) Seeds to Make Our Traditional "Sofrito."
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Do you know that you can grow Aji Dulce (Sweet Peppers) plants indoors during the winter months? Follow the instructions in this video on how to plant Aji Dulce (Sweet Peppers) seeds and you will have beautiful Aji Dulce (Sweet Pepper) plants all summer to make our traditional "sofrito" (pureed condiments).
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Gracias Aida! Boricua family here! We’re in Georgia and my wife found your video very easy to start her little garden. Looking forward to the growth!!
Hola Rick, Wonderful and best of luck with starting her little garden!
Great video Aida. Yes I grow my own Ajíces Dulces, Culantro, Ají Caballero for our fermented Ají called "Pique." This Boricua love's to kick it up a notch and in California you cannot find any of the items mentioned.
Thank you you're GREAT!
Thank you! I love to hear when other individuals grow their tropical herbs and produce especially in the United States! I am pretty sure your "Pique" is great! Thank you for sharing your story and your kind comments.
For your information, I forgot to mention that I have another CZcams video on how I transplant the indoor plants during the month of May to my outdoor garden.
Thank you so much for your, “How to Plant Ají Dulce” video. I can never find Aji Dulce anywhere. I love this video.
You are welcome!
Thanks for the upload, I built my Suegra a raised planter box just for her Aji Dulce peppers. I am amazed at the difference in the color of the peppers.
Yes, they are colorful and a raised garden is the best way to grow your crops. I just uploaded video part 2 on how to plant the indoor aji dulce plants outdoor if you are interested.
Thank you so much for this video. I live in NJ and I haven’t seen aji dulce. I live in an apartment so I hope I can plant aji dulces.
Hi Carmen, You are welcome!
Love it!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for taking your time to post this
You are welcome!
Thank You for sharing your passion & knowledge
Thank you for your kind words.
Thanks for posting, I enjoyed watching you. Very informative.
Thank you, Melissa, for your kind words!
Great job Aida. Thanks for the explanation. I will try your planting methods.
Due to the rough winter this season, I will be keeping the plants indoor for two more weeks so they can get taller before planting them outdoors. I normally plant the sweet peppers (ajies dulces) outdoors during the Memorial Day Weekend. I will be uploading another video on how to transfer the indoor pots to my vegetable garden for those that are interested in viewing the entire process. Thanks.
Great video, great job!!
Thank you again!
I made the mistake of watering too much and the tiny root rotted. I planted mine in May that was my second mistake. Glad I know now for next year. Thank you.
Hi Elizabeth, I also have another video (Part 2) listed on my channel on how to plant the indoor Aji Dulce plants to your outside garden if you are interested.
Aida Lugo McAllister Thank you.
Thanks! I just bought some seeds and didn’t know what to do with them!
It takes 2 to 3 weeks for them to start growing so please be patient when you don't see immediately any plant growth.
This was an excellent video! It was easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and hints. Where did you get your seeds to start your very first plants? Muchas gracias!
Hi Caribe, Thank you. I bought my first seeds at Amazon. On the search field, I inputted the words "ajies dulces" and several items appeared from various companies. I initially purchased from the different vendors and their seeds were all good. Enjoy your weekend.
Gracias
Hola Alex, De nada. Have a beautiful day!
@@AidasKitchen igualmente para usted 👍🏽
Thanks so much!
Hi Margarite, You are welcome!
I enjoyed the video. I would like to share a recipe that some Cuban friends have given me. Take a handful of ripe aji dulce (Gustozo) and place them in a canning jar and place the cover. Fill the jar with white vinegar. In a couple of weeks top off the jar again. Let the peppers sit for a month or more. The flavor is extraordinary, truly enhanced 100%. The vinegar and the aji will make your dishes stand out. Since then, I do not care too much for any other peppers. What flavor! Enjoy
Hi Angel, I initially purchased the seeds at Amazon many years ago. On the search field at Amazon, just type ajíes dulces and you will get a list from different vendors. I have been reusing my seeds from the ajíes dulces that I grow so I haven't purchased any seeds for many years. I heard that you can purchase these seeds at Etsy. I am not sure about Ebay but you can do a search using google and I am pretty sure it will direct you to many websites. The sweet peppers that we use are called "ají dulce" or "ajicitos." The Dominicans call them "ají gustoso" and the Cubans refer to them as "ají Cachucha." They are from the sweet perennial peppers known as "Capsicum Chinense." Thank you for sharing your recipe from a Cuban friend.
Muchas gracias for this video. How long does/did it take for the seeds to germinate?
It takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks so please be patient.
Muchas gracias
Do you keep the sprouted plants over the heat vent until May? I use heat mats, and wonder if I should keep them on the mats until transplant. Thank you.
Hola, Yes, I keep the plants on a stand until May where 2 heat vents are located at each corner. I tried one year with heat mats and was unsuccessful. However, you might have better luck with the heat mats. My plants also receive a lot of direct sun light during the day and therefore, they grow beautifully. Enjoy your weekend.
Hola que video tan bueno , una pregunta mi planta ya esta en una maseta grande y estan muy lindas , pero quisiera saber que tiempo tardan en dar aji ?? o darme frutos ?? gracias saludos .
Hola, Dentro de un mes se ven los ajicitos pequeños de color verde en la planta pero hay que esperar por los menos dos meses para cosecharlos. Los ajies cambian de color amarillo, anaranjado y rojo si se dejan mucho tiempo en la planta. Gracias por su pregunta.
Question 🙋♀️ I will be planting my seeds just as you mentioned in the video but I just want to know how long does it usually take to grow? We are in April and I’m in ohio so summer is coming soon.
Hola, Depending on the condition of the seeds, it may take three weeks or just over a month for the seeds to start to germinate. If I see that there are no growth within a month, I usually plant new seeds in pots. When I initially plant the seeds in January, I plant the seeds in at least 10 pots because some will grow and some will not.
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Hola, Glad you enjoyed my video on how to plant our tropical sweet peppers!
Señora Aida que mes me recomienda para sembrar aji dulce yo vivo en Florida aqui el tiempo siempre esta caliente yo tengo una matita que estaba florecida pero en estoy dias de lluvia SE me a mi puesto caida y no SE levanta que puedo hacer para que no SE muera
Hola Nancy, El mes de mayo es muy bueno para sembrar los ajies dulces. Yo no siembro las plantas afuera hasta que tengan por los menos 6 pulgadas de altura. Si los ajies dulces están en tiestos, pues debe entrarlos en la casa hasta que se recuperen. Si están afuera en el huerto (plantas en la grama), tápelas para que no le caiga más lluvia hasta que se recuperen.
Great video. Thank you! Do you get aji from the plant during the winter, or does the plant only flower in the spring/summer? I'd love to have aji dulce all winter long.
I only get the ajies during the summer months. Unless we get a mild winter, I might get two ajies with my indoor plants. Most of our winters are very cold in the Midwest.
@@AidasKitchenthank you!
Buena información. Me podría decir ¿como fertiliza sus plantas? Las mías estan en masetas de 5 galones. También necesito saber que hacer cuando los insectos me comen las hojas. Muchas gracias de antemano.
Hola Lucy, Sólo uso el fertilizante en líquido de la marca "MiracleGro-All Purpose Plant Food." Mezcle una cucharadita con un galón de agua y aplíquelo a la tierra de las plantas cada dos semanas. Debe ser suficiente para masetas de 5 galones. Immediantemente cuando veo los insectos sobre las hojas, limpio cada hoja con agua y un toalla pequeña. Es una tarea laboriosa, pero me funciona. Gracias por sus preguntas.
Senora Aida yo sembre varias semillitas de aji dulce s y nacieon 4 matitas en El MISMO Tiesto como hago para separarlas?
Hola Nancy, Si las matitas están separadas bastante en el mismo tiesto, cuidadosamente trate de separarlas con sus propias raíces. Que las matitas y raíces quedan intactas para poder sembrarlas en su tiesto individual. Si están bien unidas, trate de salvar por lo menos una matita con su raíz. Es más fácil para mi separar las matitas con mis propias manos. Que tenga un buen fin de semana.
I need help. I put a bunch of seeds in a somewhat bigger pot but I’m not sure if I can leave them in there. They have grown. What should I do?
Hi Janell, I normally put 2 seeds in a pot (it does not matter if the pot is small or large) to make sure at least one of the seeds will germinate. If both seeds germinate, then I pull one out to allow the other to grow fully. However, if your plants are about 2 to 3 inches tall in one pot, I would remove them and transplant to individual pots. When I have one plant growing in one pot, they will grow taller and faster because they are not competing with the nutrients.
Hi when you plant outside does it like partial shade? Thank you
Hi B Leon, When I plant outside, it is exposed to the sun. The aji dulce plants need a lot of sun. I have another video on how I transplant the indoor plants to my outdoor garden if you are interested. Thank you for your comment and enjoy your day!
Hello where did you get the starters kit?
Hi Lisa, I got the seed starter kits at Menards, Amazon and Walmart. However, it is hard to find the round ones today. The square seed starter kits are becoming more popular. Enjoy your weekend.
how long does it take fir aji dulce to sprout?
It usually takes three weeks for the ajíes dulces to sprout if you have the right amount of sunlight and maintaining the soil moist.
Bendiciones Aida. Where did you your trays? I have been looking every where with no luck. I'll keep searching, but hope to hear from you soon.
Bendiciones Mercelenid. I purchased the starter kits (trays with peat pots) at Walmart (inside the store) and we always purchased large quantities since we do a lot of gardening. I don't know if you are searching online but some items that you purchase in the stores are not posted online. You will probably need to make a trip to Walmart at their Garden Center to see if they are available or give them a call. Unfortunately I did not purchase these items online but wish you luck in your search.
Hi Mercelenid, My husband did a search online to various stores and found the starter kit tray at Menard's. Here is the link: www.menards.com/main/outdoors/gardening/seeds-bulbs/mckenzie-biodegradable-seed-starter-tray-7-pot/pfb7-8pfb7-8mcmc/p-1444450817978-c-3289655539443630.htm
Where did you buy the seeds from?
Hi Leo, I initially purchased the seeds online at Amazon - on the search field type ajies dulces. However, I no longer purchase the seeds because I remove them from the ajies dulces and place them on a paper towel to dry for 2 days. Once they are dried, I store them in a plastic container inside my kitchen pantry for future use.
i had so many aji duce seeds but they never never never grown. i really don´t know what i´m doing wrong. I put all my seeds over a wet paper towel and wrap it with aluminum foil for several weeks and nothing happend. what can i do? i think theres a bad seeds but it can´t be all of them.....HELP
When I remove the seeds (in the fall) from my home grown ajies dulces, I place them on a clean paper towel to dry the seeds for 2 days. Once they are dried, I place them in a plastic container to initially plant the seeds in pots indoors. If I purchase the ají dulce seeds, I also keep them dry in a plastic bag or container until I am ready to plant them. I do not wet the seeds at all nor do I wrap them in aluminum foil before planting them.
En que. estscion del año es bueno sembrar aji dulce?
Hola Nancy, En el invierno como el mes de enero, empiezo sembrar los ajies dulces en los tiestos pequeños.
Can you provide the name or link to the online store that you purchase the Ahi Dulce seeds from? Thanks
It's been over 5 years that I initially purchased the sweet peppers online. In fact, some were very hot and were not the correct ones even though the picture and title appeared to be exactly our sweet peppers. When this occurred, I called my best friend in Puerto Rico and she mailed me some sweet peppers. I removed the seeds from the sweet peppers and plant them every year. If you know of anyone that lives in Puerto Rico, you might want to ask them to mail you some sweet peppers. On my website, I have a post on how to remove the seeds and package them for the following year to plant them indoors.
@@AidasKitchen You can find the seeds on ebay
Hi Aida, what's the site to order the seeds?
I ordered the seeds at Amazon. In the search field, type the word "ajies dulces" and several companies will appear. Enjoy your weekend!
What kind of heating lamp?
Hi Lina, It's a 1200W LED Plant Grow Light for indoor plants that I purchased at Amazon. Visit the eecoo store at Amazon and you will find different kinds of grow lights for plants.
Can anyone tell me on average how many peppers you get from one plant ?
Hola, It depends on the size of the plant. If my ají dulce plants grow about 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide, I might harvest about 5 pounds of ajies dulces from one plant from July through October. I plant my ají dulce plants in the ground when they are 6 inches tall (indoors). However, if you keep them in the pot, you will only harvest at least 10 to 12 ajies dulces periodically.
@@AidasKitchen thank you !!
You are welcome!
I haven’t gotten a pepper from my aji dulce all year. I put it in my greenhouse and it’s still not fruiting. Any idea why?
Hi, Do you have a single plant growing in each pot? Is your temperature 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit? Is the moisture and nutrition of the soil maintained? Did your plant produce any flowers? Is the soil too wet? Did you purchase the right seeds? Ajies dulces are tropical plants and need the right environment to grow. Once I plant my seeds (end of January), using a starter kit, they are kept indoors (by a window with direct sun and water when needed) until it is time to transfer the plant outdoors (when they get at least 6 inches tall) into my garden after the last day of frost. During the first three months (indoors), the seeds start germinating and when they are transplanted into my garden, they start growing, flowering and producing fruit within two to three months. Lack of water, nutrition and adequate outdoor temperature will prevent the plant from producing ajies dulces. If your plant is not flowering within 6 months of planting, it could be the seeds that are not good. I can only respond to your situation with questions based on the limited information you provided. Enjoy your weekend.
@@AidasKitchen it’s a single plant and it’s produced flowers but they just fall off. I have even tried cross pollination but to no avail
@@AidasKitchen might be nutrition though.
I can't hear what is beening said my volume is up
Hi Olga, I checked the volume both on high and low settings on this video and it was fine. I even asked other individuals and they did not have a problem with the volume. In fact, I have over 20,000 views on this video and no one has made a comment about the volume. Please check your sound system.
@@AidasKitchen Thank you and thank you for your spirit now I know what I'm looking for. God bless
Hi Olga, God Bless and enjoy your week.