How to Grow Habanero 'Lemon' from Seed
A golden-yellow habanero with a citrus edge to its fruitiness. The one to reach for when you are making hot sauce.
Habanero 'Lemon' is a golden-yellow habanero with a distinct citrus edge to its fruitiness, which makes it the one to reach for when you are making hot sauce rather than a curry.
It ripens to a clear lemon yellow and looks superb on the plant. It has the same demanding season as any habanero: start early and keep it warm.
Species
Capsicum chinense
Heat
Very hot
Sow
January to February
Harvest
September to October
Best Grown
Greenhouse or polytunnel
Difficulty
Full growing method
Habanero 'Lemon' is grown like every other Capsicum chinense. Our species guide covers sowing temperatures, potting on, feeding, pollination, overwintering and problems step by step.
Read the Capsicum chinense guide →About this Variety
The fruit
Habanero lanterns ripening from green to clear lemon yellow.
The flavour
Tropical habanero fruitiness with a bright citrus edge.
In the kitchen
Ideal for yellow hot sauces, citrus salsas and fruit-based sauces.
Growing note
Wait for full yellow colour before picking for the best citrus flavour.
Handling
Wear gloves when cutting or deseeding habaneros, and keep your hands away from your eyes and face.
Sowing & Harvest Calendar
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Variety Specifications
A citrus habanero for sauce makers
Sow early, grow it warm, and pick golden, citrus-bright habaneros through autumn.
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