Sativa Lemon Drop - Chilli Bio

Fruity, hot chilli with an intense citrus flavour - high-yielding and versatile.

The Lemon Drop chilli is a thin-walled, high-yielding variety that matures with just a few seeds. The pointed fruits develop a unique citrus flavour and ripen from green to a bright light yellow. With a moderate pungency, this variety is ideal for fresh consumption in salads, as a spicy chilli or for drying. The plants grow large, well-branched and produce a high yield.

Certified organic seeds - sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Contents: 25 seeds per packet
ProSpecieRara variety - a rare, traditional chilli variety that articles in the preservation of plant diversity.

Characteristics of the Lemon Drop chilli:
Flavour: fruity, medium hot with a citrus note
Fruit type: pointed
Fruit colour: light yellow
Heat requirement: high - covered cultivation recommended
Nutrient requirements: medium to high - regular fertilisation promotes growth
Row spacing: 45 cm
Planting distance: 50 cm
Sowing depth: 1 cm

Cultivation and care:
The lemon drop chilli needs a lot of warmth and thrives best in sheltered cultivation under foil or in a greenhouse. Seeds are sown from January to March and young plants can be transplanted outdoors or in containers from May. Regular watering and moderate fertilisation promote healthy growth and high fruit production.

Harvest and use:
Harvest time: July to October - depending on growing and weather conditions.
Use: Perfect for fresh salads, sauces, chilli powder or pickling. The fruits are excellent for drying to preserve their intense citrus flavour.

This ProSpecieRara variety is a real highlight for anyone looking for a special chilli with a fruity heat.