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Hot Lemon Seeds

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[C. baccatum] Hot Lemon, medium-high, with a very pronounced fruity, citrusy aroma heat.

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Hot Lemon Seeds

Hot Lemon Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum baccatum, with small, rounded, lemon-yellow fruits, a Capsicum baccatum variety with a citrusy aroma.

The Hot Lemon Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, rounded, lemon-yellow fruits, a Capsicum baccatum variety with a citrusy aroma.

How to Sow Hot Lemon

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Hot Lemon

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Hot Lemon

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Hot Lemon

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Hot Lemon

the fruits have a medium-high, with a very pronounced fruity, citrusy aroma heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Hot Lemon

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Hot Lemon

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g