Aji Lemon Drop Pepper Seeds

Aji Lemon Drop Pepper

Aji Lemon Drop, also known as Aji Limón, is a beautiful and incredibly productive heirloom pepper from Peru, prized for its bright citrusy flavor and impressive heat! This unique Capsicum baccatum variety produces slender, pointed peppers approximately 2–3 inches long that ripen from green to a brilliant lemon yellow.

Don't let the cheerful yellow color fool you! These peppers pack a punch, delivering a lively heat balanced by a distinctive lemony, slightly fruity flavor. Excellent for fresh salsas, hot sauces, marinades, seafood dishes, and drying into flavorful pepper flakes or powder. The citrus notes make this variety especially versatile in the kitchen.

Plants are vigorous, heavily branching, and extremely productive, often reaching 3–5 feet tall and producing an abundance of peppers throughout the season. A fantastic variety for anyone who loves peppers with both heat and exceptional flavor!

Heat Level: Hot (approximately 15,000–30,000 SHU)
Plant Height: 3–5 feet
Fruit Size: 2–3 inches long
Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–100 days from transplant
Growth Habit: Vigorous, branching, and highly productive