Lemon Drop Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Lemon drop pepper seeds produce warm-season plants with a vigorous, bushy growth habit and upright stems. These plants develop slender, elongated fruits that mature through color stages under suitable conditions. Lemon drop peppers are well adapted to warm climates and require a long, frost-free growing period for proper development. They perform best in full sunlight with consistent warmth and well-drained soil. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, the plants establish steadily and produce fruit over an extended growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with vigorous, bushy growth
• Produces slender, elongated fruits during the growing cycle
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum baccatum
• Common Name (US): Lemon Drop Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Chili pepper variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual (perennial in frost-free climates)
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (perennial); 4–8 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to fall
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (outdoor transplanting)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days at 22–30°C with steady moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 90–150 cm height; 60–90 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants