• NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño peppers growing on a healthy garden plant with green and yellow fruits
  • NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño peppers growing on a healthy garden plant with green and yellow fruits
  • NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño peppers growing on a healthy garden plant with green and yellow fruits
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NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds – Bright Yellow Spicy Garden Peppers

NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño Chile Pepper Seeds – Bright Yellow Spicy Garden Peppers

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Key Features

  • Distinctive NuMex jalapeño variety developed through New Mexico pepper breeding.
  • Fruits begin green and mature to a bright lemon-yellow color.
  • Produces medium-hot jalapeño peppers with a subtle citrusy flavor.
  • Compact plants are suitable for garden beds and containers.
  • Excellent for fresh salsa, pickling, sauces, and colorful culinary dishes.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds vibrant yellow color to productive home vegetable gardens.
  • Provides peppers that can be harvested at different ripening stages.
  • Compact growth makes it practical for smaller garden spaces.
  • Full-sun plants fit well into warm-season vegetable gardens.
  • Offers an interesting alternative to traditional green jalapeños.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeño, Lemon Spice Chile Pepper; Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
  • Plant Type: Frost-sensitive perennial commonly grown as an annual; Height: Approximately two feet; Colors: Green fruits turning bright yellow when mature
  • Sunlight: Full sun; Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; Water: Keep soil evenly moist without prolonged waterlogging; Growing Zones: Best grown as a warm-season annual, with perennial growth possible in frost-free climates
  • Germination Time: About ten to twenty-five days under suitable conditions; Sowing Depth: About one-quarter inch; Spacing: Approximately eighteen to twenty-four inches between plants
  • Flowering/Maturity: Fruits mature roughly sixty-five days after transplanting under suitable conditions; Uses: Fresh eating, salsa, pickling, sauces, cooking, and container gardening

Growing Tips

  • Start seeds indoors in a warm growing medium before outdoor transplanting.
  • Keep seedlings warm and provide strong light after emergence.
  • Harden seedlings gradually before moving them into the garden.
  • Harvest peppers when firm, either green or fully yellow, according to your preferred flavor.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and heat. Keep them in a tightly sealed seed packet or airtight container until the next planting season.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • NuMex Lemon Spice was developed by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University.
  • The fruits naturally change from green to bright yellow as they mature.
  • The peppers are distinctive for their citrus-like flavor alongside jalapeño heat.
  • The variety was developed as part of a breeding program focused on colorful jalapeño cultivars.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Start seeds indoors during the warm-season planting period. Outdoor planting should be done only after frost danger has passed and temperatures are consistently warm.

Sowing: Sow seeds in a quality seed-starting medium and keep them warm. Pepper seeds germinate best with consistently warm soil conditions.

Depth: Cover seeds lightly with about one-quarter inch of growing medium.

Spacing: After transplanting, allow roughly eighteen to twenty-four inches between plants. Wider spacing between rows can provide easier access for maintenance and harvesting.

Sunlight: Choose a location receiving full sun for strong plant growth and fruit production.

Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid poorly drained locations where water remains around the roots.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist while seeds are germinating and seedlings are becoming established. Once established, water regularly while allowing excess water to drain away.

Germination: Germination commonly takes about ten to twenty-five days when appropriate warmth and moisture are maintained.

Transplanting: Start plants indoors several weeks before outdoor planting. Harden seedlings gradually, then transplant after frost danger has passed and nighttime temperatures are suitable for peppers.

Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to the product label. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruiting.

Care: Maintain even moisture, keep the planting area free of competing weeds, and monitor plants regularly for common pepper pests and signs of stress.

Flowering and Maturity: Small flowers develop before the peppers form. Fruits begin green and gradually turn bright yellow as they mature. The variety can reach maturity approximately sixty-five days after transplanting under suitable growing conditions.