Lemon Spice Jalape–o

Lemon Spice Jalape–o is a vibrant specialty jalape–o developed by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University, known for its bright lemon-yellow colour and fresh, fruity jalape–o flavour. This variety combines ornamental beauty with excellent culinary performance, making it ideal for fresh salsas and colourful summer dishes.

Plants are sturdy, compact, and highly productive, producing abundant peppers that create a striking display in garden beds and containers while delivering reliable harvests.

Plant Details

Plant type: Mild hot pepper (jalape–o type)
Growth habit: Compact, bushy and productive
Sun: Full sun (8-12 hours ideal)
Spacing: 35-45 cm (14-18")
Support: Not required, but staking can help support heavy fruit load
Container friendly: Excellent for containers, patio planters, and raised beds

Fruit and Harvest

Lemon Spice Jalape–o produces smooth, bright yellow peppers with mild heat and fresh, fruity jalape–o flavour. Fruits develop best colour and flavour when fully mature.

Excellent for:

Fresh salsa
Fresh slicing
Grilling
Roasting
Colourful pepper dishes

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Earlier harvests in northern climates
Faster plant establishment
Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: salsa makers, ornamental edible gardens, container gardeners, and gardeners wanting a bright, fruity jalape–o with excellent garden performance.