HP993-20
100+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Lemon Drop Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ¾" long by ¾" wide Aji peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its bright citrus lemon aroma and flavor, combined with clean medium heat. Peppers are medium hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to lemon yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, seasoning spice powder, marinades, ceviche-style dishes, jellies, drying into pepper flakes, seasoning seafood, chicken, and vegetables, and gourmet dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 315024. A variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 19,243.