"HEIRLOOM. This pepper from the markets of Ecuador ripens to a pure lemon yellow in about 80 days, but is delightfully flavorful when green. The skin is tender and the aroma is spicy, with a hint of pine woods. As hot as any Cayenne, but with a truly unique flavor. Best used fresh, but sensational in sauces too. The fruits are narrow, 3-4"" long and distinctively wrinkled. Sorry, state laws prohibit shipping plants to Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California, Nevada. Plants ship in spring at proper planting time. ( click here for shipping schedule )
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Average Customer Rating:
3.8 out of 5
7 of 10 (70%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Great producer,
May 26, 2009 Submitted byAnonymous from Lisle Illinois
"I grew this one last year in a 3 gallon pot, It grew tons and tons of peppers. At the end of the season I brought the planter inside and placed it in front of the sliding doors ( it still had fruit on it) I kept up my regular nutrient schedual and it flowered and produced all winter. I just recently brought it back outside and I can't give them away fast enough, I still have a freezer bag full from the winter harvest."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
IL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
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Review 2 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
1
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 50 Contributor
There are better choices,
April 10, 2009 Submitted by7im8 from Fountain Hills
"I purchased these 2 years ago, and still have not gotten seeds to grow to full fruit. Poor germination rate, and those that do are slow to grow or damp off. I only have 1 out of 10 left this year. Haven't harvested any in AZ yet. I don't have this problem with any other veggie in my garden. There are many better choices from Burpee."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Containers
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
AZ
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
Review 3 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Hot Lemom Pepper,
October 18, 2008 Submitted bybuckiii1 from San Antonio
"I grew mine from seed. Germination was slow. Did not produce real well here in the hot Texas sun. Now that the sun is not so intense my plants are loaded. They are a good tasting hot pepper. I will continue to grow these."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Beginner
State of residence:
TX
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
Review 4 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
prolific and vigorous plant,
September 10, 2008 Submitted byAnonymous from Nashville
"My husband loves hot peppers and so I'm always looking for new varieties to try. This season I found this plant and ordered three plants (NOT seeds). I am very very impressed with this plant, have recommended it to friends, and will be ordering it again next year. All three plants grew prolifically and are covered with LOTS of peppers which turn a beautiful yellow upon maturing. I am a wimp when it comes to hot peppers, so they are a bit too hot for me, but my husband and son think they're great. I've begun stringing the excess peppers for drying, but it's too early to tell if they will dry as nicely as habanero and some other peppers."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
TN
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 5 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
4
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
Tons of peppers, tons of heat!!,
August 5, 2008 Submitted byjason11179 from Peidmont, NC
"Germination rate was @60% and plants were slow to mature. Once they began to fruit, the peppers came in droves. The peppers are a bit hotter than 2 flames, I would go 2.5 or 3!!"
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
NC
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
Review 6 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
1
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 100 Contributor
terrible germination!,
May 22, 2008 Submitted bysddcgardenguy from Eastern South Dakota
"The germination rate on these peppers was truly awful. 6 types of peppers were all started the same day in grow kits. 5 varieties germinated well and continue to grow well. The hot lemon heirloom had a 2% germination with all the other varieties at approx 85%. I only had 6 plants to sell. Very dissappointing!
I haven't transplanted the the peppers so my review may change later this summer."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
SD
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
5-10 years
Review 7 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Great pepper,
January 26, 2008 Submitted bypsc2874 from Grantsboro, NC
"Great and easy pepper to grow and very productive. I'm a beginner, so this guy was on it's own. I will say the heat index should be in the "oh my, I shouldn't have put that in my mouth" category. I used several of these peppers with several yellow sweet peppers and made the best yellow hot sauce. They are also great for canning and didn't lose color."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Beginner
State of residence:
NC
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
1-5 years
Review 8 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 500 Contributor
Our favorite--prolific and great flavor,
October 8, 2007 Submitted byJefferson
"Three plants have produced enough peppers for an entire year (and we cook a lot of spicy food). They seem to do well in the mid-Atlantic states. As has been pointed out, you can chose the heat level by watching the color. The flavor does have a mild citrus element to it. We freeze them in freezer bags (whole straight from the garden). We also freeze small containers with peppers chopped in the food processor (look out for the fumes!!). You can make a nice hoagie spread by chopping them and putting them into boiling vinegar. Our chile-loving friends line up for their share, too. These are not just hot--they have flavor. We bought these as plants from Burpee."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Review 9 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
2
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
Too hot for me and my friends!,
August 17, 2007 Submitted bytomatogirl from Chicago
"I took a bite out of one of these babies right in the garden. Though was a little hot, I ate the other half right away. Big mistake! I could feel the burn all the way to my stomach! After reading the catalog description again, I tried one that was still green. Hardly any spice at all. Let the yellow color be your warning!!"
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
IL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 10 for Hot Pepper Hot Lemon (Heirloom) - 1 Pkt. (30 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 250 Contributor
What to do with this pepper?,
April 18, 2006 Submitted byT-Rex from Alexandria, VA
Plant performance:
5
out of 5
Taste:
5
out of 5
Yield:
5
out of 5
"I grew my first batch of hot lemon peppers last year from live stock. Plants were hardy, yield was high, flavor was tangy and hot. They took a while to mature to yellow and, in my judgement, they were beyond a "two chili" rating. These are thin skinned peppers, think of a large Thai pepper in yellow tasting of citrus overtones. I used a few for stir fry but most were ornamental. Didn't really get to use most of them (family doesn't share my taste for hot). Lots of peppers. Next time I'll pack some in vinegar brine and age for a hot sauce."
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Small Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
VA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
