Lemon Drop
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Lemon Drop, also called Aji Lemon Drop, is a Peruvian pepper with slender, bright yellow pods. It has a distinct citrus, lemony flavour with medium heat.Plants are tall, vigorous and heavy-yielding, typical of C. baccatum. It originates from Peru, where it is known as aji limo or kellu uchu.Plant DetailsBotanical...
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Lemon Drop, also called Aji Lemon Drop, is a Peruvian pepper with slender, bright yellow pods. It has a distinct citrus, lemony flavour with medium heat.
Plants are tall, vigorous and heavy-yielding, typical of C. baccatum. It originates from Peru, where it is known as aji limo or kellu uchu.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum baccatum
Growth habit: Upright and tall (90–120 cm)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; use a large container
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Pods are about 5–8 cm long, cone-shaped and slightly wrinkled, ripening from green to bright yellow. Harvest when fully yellow.
Heat level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Hot sauce
- Pepper jelly
- Drying and powder
- Ceviche and seafood
- Salsas
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: hot sauce makers, pepper jelly and drying.
