Lemon Reaper Pepper Plant

Citrus Superhot Hybrid | Bright Yellow Pods | Fruity Heat

At-a-Glance:🪴 Container Friendly (5+ gal) • 🔥 Rare Genetics

Heat Level: ☄️ Superhot (400,000–1,000,000+ SHU)

Lemon Reaper is a rare hybrid chili combining the intense heat of Carolina Reaper-type genetics with the bright citrus flavor of Aji Lemon peppers. The elongated, wrinkled pods ripen to a vibrant lemon-yellow and deliver a sharp, citrus-forward heat that builds and lingers.

Key Characteristics:

• Rare hybrid (Reaper × Aji Lemon–type lineage)

• Vigorous, productive plant habit

• Bright yellow, elongated wrinkled pods

• Distinct citrus aroma and flavor

• High heat level with lingering burn

• Mid-to-late season maturity

Why Grow It?

• Unique citrus flavor not typical of superhots

• Bright yellow pods stand out in the garden

• Excellent for citrus-forward hot sauces

• Productive plants with strong yields

Patina Note: A standout hybrid combining bright citrus flavor with serious, lingering heat.*