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Capsicum annuum 'Aji, Lemon Drop'
Pepper, Aji, Lemon Drop
A popular seasoning pepper from Peru. Very rare and hard to find outside of South America. Robust plants are about 2 feet tall and covered with 2" long fruits that ripen to bright yellow. When cut, they really do smell and taste like lemons. Fruits are excellent for drying and have only 10-15 seeds per fruit. 15,000 to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units
- Bright lemony flavor with clean lingering heat,
- Hot pepper, usually 15,000–30,000 Scoville,
- Narrow yellow pods are easy to dry,
- Excellent for hot sauce, seafood, and chile flakes
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 30-48 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Aji, Lemon Drop'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.