Premium Ají Limón (Lemon Drop) Peru Heirloom Pepper Seeds

Ají Limón Pepper (Capsicum baccatum), also known as Lemon Drop, is a high-yielding Peruvian seasoning pepper with bright citrus flavor and fiery heat. This non-GMO, self-pollinating variety adapts well to gardens, raised beds, and greenhouses, producing heavily all season.

Germination: 7–14 days

Maturity: 75-85 days after transplanting

Species: Capsicum baccatum

Quantity: 15 Premium Seeds

Appearance: Elegant, elongated pods that ripen to a brilliant, eye-catching translucent yellow. Depending on maturity and sun exposure, the pods occasionally develop a beautiful purple blush.

Flavor & Uses: Crisp, clean, and beautifully uncomplicated. It delivers a sharp, intense heat complemented by distinct, refreshing citrus notes that make it a premier seasoning pepper.

Heat Profile: Medium-hot heat that tops out at a spicy 35,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), adding the perfect zesty punch to fresh salsas and hot sauces.

Growth Habit: Vigorous, semi-vining pepper plant reaching 2–3 ft. tall, with slender pods up to 3” in length and 0.5” in wide. Stake or cage for heavy fruit clusters.

Growing Notes: Open-Pollinated and resilient, this pepper thrives in warmth and 6–8 hrs. of full sun. For peak citrus flavor, heat, and color, harvest firm, bright yellow peppers. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before transplanting. Move plants outdoors after frost danger has passed and grow in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.