Aji Lemon Pepper – 5 Seeds

Aji Lemon Pepper Seeds. Scoville heat units: 15,000 – 30,000. Its hotter than a Serrano Chilli, Milder than Tobasco chilli. About double to 12 times more heat than a Jalapeno. Why the huge scale difference? The heat of a chilli can be different even on the same plant. The hotter the environment, the more stress the plant might feel, the length of time it takes for the Chilli to mature and ripen, all effect the heat.

The Aji Lemon Chilli Pepper is a hot, citrus like-flavored pepper which is a popular pepper in Peru. If you love both citrus tang and peppery spice, then the lemon drop pepper is a chili that you must get to know. The lemon drop (also known as ají lemon) is growing in popularity, both for eating and as an ornamental pepper due to its golden-yellow color when mature.

The heat is significant without being overbearing, making this – with its lemony tang – a chili that’s perfect for spicier salsas and citrus-based homemade hot sauces. Plus, it’s very popular in its native Peru as a tangy seasoning for meals and snacks.

Aji Lemon is a great substitute for Habanero or Scotch bonnet chillis, as they all have fruity undertones, but this chilli is a lot milder than their hotter cousins.