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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Americas
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds
Capsicum annuum
2"–3" long, 1" wide at the shoulder, tapering to a rounded tip. Peppers start out green, turning to bright yellow when mature, when full flavor with a slight, citrusy tang is developed. 2,500–5,000 Scoville heat units (medium-hot). Pepper heat varies with growing conditions.
Planting Pepper
Days to Maturity
65 Days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
Start indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 16 plants when started indoors. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24" – 36" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors, plant seedlings 18" – 24" apart outside |
| Germination | 10 – 25 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: Can also sow in late summer for fall/winter crop. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest when mature size and firm. 'NuMex Lemon Spice' can be harvested green, although, when allowed to fully turn to bright yellow it is considered to have the most complex flavor. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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33 reviews
- JacobRated 5 out of 5 stars5/16/265 Stars
Wont be planting this season, but they sll arrived on time.
- CSVerified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars12/2/25Delicious
I grew these peppers last year. Most plants died after they reached 2 inches tall. The two plants that survived were heavy producers. I live in zone 8/9.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/2/25Hey CS,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds! We're so glad to hear that despite some early challenges, the two plants that made it through were such heavy producers for you! That's exactly what we love to hear - those survivors really delivered! Zone 8/9 can definitely be tricky for some seedlings, but it sounds like once they got established, they really took off and rewarded you with plenty of delicious peppers! We hope you'll give them another try this season. Thanks for sharing your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- ErikaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/9/255 Stars
Great place to get good seed!
- Frankie H.Rated 3 out of 5 stars4/26/253 Stars
I grew these and Early Jalapeños. I had great germination and the have grown great. The only issue is all 4 plants seem to be growing banana peppers.
- JaNaeVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/17/255 Stars
Cannot wait to get these started in the garden.