Minimum Seed Count: 15 Lemon Spice Jalapeño is a fresh twist on a garden favorite. This unique jalapeño variety produces vibrant lemon-yellow peppers that stand out from traditional green and red types. The fruits deliver the classic jalapeño flavor gardeners love, with a crisp texture, mild sweetness, and moderate heat. Excellent for fresh salsa, grilling, pickling, stuffing, and hot sauce, these colorful peppers add both flavor and beauty to the garden and kitchen. Plant Details Species: Capsicum annuum Plant Height: 24–36 inches Days to Maturity: 75–90 days from transplant Pepper Size: 2–4 inches long Heat Level: 2,500–8,000 SHU Growth Habit: Compact, productive plants Growing Guide Starting Seeds Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix. Maintain soil temperatures between 80–90°F for optimal germination. Germination typically occurs within 7–21 days. Transplanting Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and temperatures remain consistently warm. Space plants 18–24 inches apart. Growing Conditions Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) Fertile, well-drained soil Consistent watering throughout the season Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds Care Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer at planting and again when flowering begins. Support heavily loaded plants if necessary. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Harvesting Pick peppers green for a traditional jalapeño flavor. Allow fruits to ripen to their brilliant lemon-yellow color for maximum visual appeal and slightly sweeter flavor.
