Aji Lemon Drop Pepper Seeds – Zesty Yellow Aji Limon

Bright Citrus Flavor from Your Own Pepper Patch

Aji Lemon Drop, also known as Aji Limon, brings a lively lemon-lime aroma and fruity, floral notes to the kitchen. This Peruvian Capsicum baccatum variety ripens to bright yellow and combines distinctive citrus flavor with medium-hot heat.

Picture harvesting sunny yellow pods for a fresh salsa or blending a few into a homemade hot sauce. Their zesty character makes them a flavorful addition to ceviche, marinades, and South American-inspired dishes.

Variety Details

• Variety: Aji Lemon Drop / Aji Limon
• Species: Capsicum baccatum
• Origin: Peru
• Ripe color: Bright yellow
• Flavor: Citrusy, fruity, and floral
• Heat: Medium-hot; intensity varies with growing conditions
• Growing options: Sunny garden beds or large containers

Choose Your Seed Quantity

Available in packs of 10, 25, 100, or 1,000 seeds. Select your preferred quantity before adding to cart. This listing is for seeds to grow peppers, not live plants or fresh pods.

Starting Seeds Indoors

• Start indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost.
• Sow 1/4 inch deep in a clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
• Maintain warm soil, approximately 80–85°F; a seedling heat mat can help.
• Keep the mix evenly moist without waterlogging and provide good air circulation.
• Allow approximately 1–4 weeks for germination, sometimes longer. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.

Transplanting and Care

• Harden seedlings off gradually over 7–14 days.
• Transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Protect plants from nights below 55°F.
• Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
• For container growing, use a pot of approximately 5 gallons or larger with drainage holes.
• Water consistently, adjusting to rainfall, temperature, and soil moisture. Avoid persistently soggy roots.
• Mulch around plants to help conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from stems.
• Feed with a vegetable fertilizer according to its label directions.

Harvest and Enjoy

Let pods turn fully bright yellow, then snip them from the plant with garden scissors. Use fresh in salsas and ceviche, or blend into hot sauces and marinades. Add small amounts first and adjust to your preferred heat level.

Hot Pepper Safety

Wear gloves when handling harvested peppers or cut pods. Avoid touching your eyes, face, or other sensitive areas. Wash hands, utensils, and work surfaces thoroughly afterward, and use good ventilation when preparing hot peppers. Keep seeds and harvested peppers away from children and pets.