Lemon Drop Aji Pepper

Lemon Drop is a Peruvian aji pepper with a bright, fruity lemon flavor and a tangy 15,000 to 30,000 SHU heat. Heat-tolerant and prolific, it produces an abundance of 2-inch fruits that dry exceptionally well.

At a glance

• Type: Aji hot pepper (Capsicum baccatum)
• Heat: 15,000 to 30,000 SHU (medium)
• Origin: Peru
• Fruit length: Up to 2 inches
• Color: Bright yellow
• Sun: Full sun, heat tolerant
• Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

• Seasoning and hot sauces
• Drying and chili powders
• South American cooking
• Fruity salsas
• Hot-summer gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplant into full sun once the soil is warm. As a baccatum it appreciates a long, warm season and keeps fruiting through summer heat. Harvest fruits bright yellow and dry them for storage.

Flavor profile

Distinctly citrusy and lemony with a clean, tangy heat that brightens sauces and rubs.

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