MildUnited States (color variant)
Lemon Spice Jalapeño
Brilliant yellow jalapeño with unique citrusy undertones. Ripens from green to lemon yellow. Milder heat with complex flavor. Beautiful color adds visual interest to any dish. Also called Yellow Jalapeño.
Scoville Heat Units
2,000to5,000SHU
Flavor Notes
citrus notessweetmild heatcomplex
Best Uses
fresh salsagarnishpicklingspecialty dishescolor variety
Cuisine Types
Mexicanfusionmodern
Quick Facts
- Color
- Green to lemon yellow
- Availability
- rare
- Season
- Summer-Fall
- Days to Maturity
- 73 days
- Plant Size
- Medium (22-28 inches)
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