Tepin x Lemon Drop Hybrid Hot Pepper Seeds - 10 pcs

Tepin × Lemon Drop (Tepin × Lemon Drop) is an unusual hybrid between Capsicum annuum and Capsicum baccatum, combining the intense heat of Tepin with the aromatic flavour of Lemon Drop. The plant develops similarly to C. baccatum, while the fruits offer a complex, fresh aroma in which connoisseurs may even find a subtle note of pine wood. Heat level: 20 000–50 000 SHU.

Tepin × Lemon Drop is an interesting cross that combines qualities from two different Capsicum species. From Lemon Drop it inherits a distinctive aromatic and complex flavour profile, while Tepin contributes a more serious heat.

The plant grows like a typical baccatum, and the resulting peppers are as aromatic as Lemon Drop and as hot as Tepin. This makes it a particularly interesting variety for people looking for more than just intense heat: a pepper with a distinctive aroma of its own.

Variety characteristics

• Variety: Tepin × Lemon Drop (Tepin × Lemon Drop)
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum × baccatum
• Type: Interspecific cross
• Heat level: 20 000–50 000 SHU
• Growth: Similar to Capsicum baccatum
• Flavour: Aromatic and complex
• Character: Lemon Drop flavour + Tepin heat
• Aromatic feature: A delicate note reminiscent of pine wood
• Suitable for: Fans of aromatic and more unusual chilli peppers.

🔥 Heat

20 000–50 000 SHU

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January – April
Location: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse: for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: possible to shape a more compact plant.

In autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought onto a bright windowsill, where they can continue bearing fruit under suitable conditions.

🍴 Culinary use

Because of its aromatic Lemon Drop character and Tepin heat, this variety is especially interesting for homemade hot sauces, salsa, marinades and spicy dishes where the pepper's aroma should remain distinctive.

Its distinctive aromatic note also makes it a good candidate for experiments with fish, poultry and fresh sauces, where Lemon Drop's citrus-fruit character traditionally pairs very well.