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Chilli: Lemon Drop
Lemon Drop is a stunning Peruvian chilli with vivid yellow fruits and a lively citrus flavour. Medium heat makes it perfect for salsas, sauces, or drying into a zesty chilli powder. High-yielding plants thrive in greenhouses or sunny spots outdoors.
4 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: January–March
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: August–October (approx. 20–26 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 40–50 cm apart in rows 50 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 70–100 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Striking bright yellow chillies
- Medium heat with unique lemony, citrus flavour
- High-yielding and very productive plants
- Excellent for fresh use, drying, or making chilli powders
- A vibrant addition to greenhouse or garden beds
How to grow: Sow indoors Jan–March with warmth. A proportion of the seeds are dormant, so please sow the whole packet. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds or a sunny, sheltered outdoor spot. Space plants 40–50 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest fruits once bright yellow and firm.
Cooking / usage ideas: Adds a fresh citrus kick to salsas, stir-fries, sauces, and hot sauces. Excellent dried and crushed into flakes or powder.
Seeds per pack: Not specified
