Description
The Lemon Drop Chili (also known as Aji Limón) is a distinctive South American chilli pepper originating from Peru.
Appearance
Long, slender, slightly wrinkled pods.
Typically 5–8 cm (2–3 inches) long.
Ripen from green to a bright, glossy lemon-yellow colour.
Thin-walled with numerous seeds.
Heat Level
Usually 15,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
Similar in heat to a hot cayenne pepper.
Noticeably spicy but far milder than super-hot varieties such as the Carolina Reaper or 7 Pot strains.
Flavour
Bright, citrusy, and fruity.
Strong notes of lemon, lime, and tropical fruit.
Fresh, clean flavour that remains noticeable even when dried.
Plant Characteristics
Species: Capsicum baccatum.
Vigorous, productive plants that can reach 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft) tall.
Produces large numbers of pods over a long growing season.
Well suited to containers and greenhouses.
Culinary Uses
Excellent for:
Fresh salsas
Hot sauces
Fish and seafood dishes
Peruvian cuisine
Drying into flakes or powder
The Lemon Drop is highly regarded among chilli growers because it combines excellent productivity, attractive yellow pods, moderate heat, and a unique citrus flavour that is difficult to find in other chilli varieties.
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