25+ Lemon Yellow Habanero Pepper Seeds (Rare!)

These pepper plants grow up to 24 inches in height and will spread up to 24 inches wide. Produces a log of little fruits during the summer months when the temperatures are at their peak. The Lemon Habanero dates back to biblical times, making them nearly 8,000 years old!

Name: Lemon Yellow Habanero Pepper
Genus: Capsicum Chinense
Type: Hot Pepper
Days to Mature: 95 days
Fruit Size: 1″ diameter x 2″ long
Hardiness Zones: 3-12
Planting Depth: 1/4″
Soil Preference: At least 75F, moist and well-drained soil. Prefers PH at around 7. Add mulch to keep soil moist.
Temp Preference: Warmer, 75F or above
Light Preference: Does best in full sun
Color: Lemon Yellow
Flavor: 300,000+ Scoville units (HOT!!!). Tastes like a traditional orange habanero (fruity), however has a slight zest, citrus/lemony flavor on the finish. Great for salsas.

About the Lemon Habanero
Ready for harvest in about 95 days, these little fruits pack a punch! Very fruity on the frontend while a mild zesty/lemony finish. A rare pepper that you don’t see often, makes this a great pepper to grow in your home garden. The peppers are beautiful, and taste excellent. The lantern shaped fruits are about 1 inch in diameter and 2 inches long. The outer skin is a bright yellow waxy color, similar to a lemon.
These pepper plants grow up to 24 inches in height and will spread up to 24 inches wide. Produces a log of little fruits during the summer months when the temperatures are at their peak. The Lemon Habanero dates back to biblical times, making them nearly 8,000 years old!

Growing Directions
Pepper plants thrive in the heat of summer, so you’ll want to make sure your Lemon Habanero’s receive full sunlight for the majority of the day, with temperatures of at least 75F. Plant in soil that is rich in organic matter with a pH level of at least 6.2. Ensure that your sowing medium is well-drained, and water plants daily until germination has occurred.

Harvesting Lemon Habanero Peppers
After about 90 days your fruits are going to be ready to harvest! Once they are about 1 inch in diameter and 2 inches long, and have turned a nice lemony yellow color, you’re ready to harvest. Snip or pick the stems an inch from the fruits and eat them fresh. You can also store them by drying, freezing or pickling/canning.