Lemon Drop

Description

LEMON DROP PEPPER (Capsicum baccatum)

Transplant | Mid–Late May | Annual

Lemon Drop peppers, also known as Aji Limón, are a vibrant South American heirloom prized for their bright citrus flavor and lively heat. The slender, pointed peppers ripen from green to a brilliant lemon-yellow, bringing cheerful color and abundant harvests to the summer garden.

These peppers deliver a refreshing burst of citrusy flavor followed by a clean, medium heat, making them perfect for fresh salsas, hot sauces, marinades, and spicy dishes. Their unique flavor adds a bright lift to seafood, grilled vegetables, and Latin-inspired recipes.

Highly productive and vigorous, Lemon Drop pepper plants produce clusters of colorful peppers throughout the warm growing season.

Growing Details

Spice Level: Medium–Hot
Scoville Heat Units: 15,000–30,000 SHU
Harvest: Harvest when peppers turn bright yellow for peak flavor
Plant Spacing: 2 ft
Sun: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Warm-season crop; plant after danger of frost

Garden Companions

Best planted with:
Basil, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oregano

Benefits:
Companion plants attract beneficial insects and support healthy garden growth.

Avoid planting near:
Fennel, which may inhibit pepper growth.

Pro Growing Tips

• Allow peppers to fully ripen for the brightest citrus flavor
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production
• Excellent for fresh salsas, hot sauces, and drying
• Thrives in warm soil with consistent sunlight

Health Highlights

Vitamin-rich peppers
Peppers provide vitamins A and C along with beneficial antioxidants.

Capsaicin benefits
Moderate heat from capsaicin may support metabolism and circulation.

Antioxidant support
Colorful peppers contain beneficial plant compounds that support overall wellness.

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