Aji Cristal

Growing from seed

Start Aji Cristal indoors about 12 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 21 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 100 days.

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Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids and Thrips that attack Aji Cristal
  • ❧Aji Cristal draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Aji Cristal
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  Red Mustard
  

  Red MustardGreat pair

  • ❧Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Aji Cristal
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Aji Cristal
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Aji Cristal
• Great pair

  • ❧Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly and more that attack Aji Cristal
  • ❧Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble Aji Cristal
  • ❧Wasabina acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Aji Cristal

How to grow Aji Cristal

1. Sow12 weeks before frost
2. Germinates21 days
3. Space60 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~100 days

Water: Medium · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining, warm (pH 5.5–6.8)