r/HotPeppers • u/o_psaras • Sep 11 '24

Aji Limon / Lemon Drop Opinions Discussion

After reading all the great reviews I decided to grow this variety. They look beautiful but the flavor profile is kind of basic…obviously, taste is subjective. I am curious to see what others think? Are these overhyped? Maybe my growing conditions are a factor in the muted flavor.

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u/Chance-Yoghurt3186 Sep 12 '24

I'm well over the hundred day mark and I would like a yellow one for the love of God!!!! Mine are taking for ever to ripen.

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u/o_psaras Sep 12 '24

Same! Basically took the entire growing season out here (PNW). This is also true for all the peppers I am growing.

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u/Chance-Yoghurt3186 Sep 12 '24

My lemon is the only one out of like 6 that haven't ripened, it's stubborn! I literally have maybe 3 weeks and I'll be damned if I don't get a yellow one lol I cut it way back today, took off any new growth, blossoms and tiny peppers to encourage it to get it's shit together.

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u/o_psaras Sep 12 '24

Haha! Best of luck! I have an Aji Melocoton plant that still has zero ripe peppers. It is the largest plant I have and was the first to produce fruit…I hope I get to try at least one!🤞