Chilli ‘Lemon Drop’ (Capsicum baccatum ‘Lemon Drop’)

1 well-established plant in a 9cm pot, sent in plastic-free packaging. A highly productive, sprawling warm-season fruiting plant, prized for its vibrant yellow fruits and distinctive citrus heat.

Tender Perennial (Grown as Annual) | 90/120cm tall | Full sun | Edible hot citrus-flavoured fruits | High-yield crop and buzz-pollinated

Originating from Peru, where it is known as Ají Limón, this celebrated heirloom cultivar belongs to the Capsicum baccatum species. It produces slender, crinkled fruits (typically 5-7cm long) that ripen from pale green to a striking, vivid yellow. It has a sharp, moderate-to-high heat (registering between 15,000 and 30,000 Scoville Heat Units) paired with a , bright citrus and lemongrass flavour.

 Originating from warm climates,  like most chillies, it holds an RHS H1C hardiness rating and will suffer severe tissue damage at temperatures beow 5°C. It’s commonly grown as a warm-season annual in the UK, performing best in the sheltered, high-heat environment of a greenhouse or polytunnel. Lemon Drop is a notably vigorous, sprawling species; it branches heavily and requires sturdy staking or a supportive framework to prevent the heavily laden stems from snapping under the weight of the prolific fruit clusters. Consistent, deep watering and a high-potassium liquid feed once the first flowers appear will ensure a continuous harvest right up until the late autumn frosts.