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They are gorgeous! Love that saturated color. I think mine are finally starting to turn. We've had a couple of cooler nights, and I think it's prodded the peppers into ripening.

But it does clear and the pods eventually turn that deep yellow, right?

Thanks, y'all. I'm happy to be here, and already have had an important question answered. And my habaneros are finally starting to ripen! :party:

Thanks for your very informative reply. Regarding sunlight, that is exactly the case. They are not darkened underneath, just where exposed to the sun. And I'd heard previously about a chemical causing the darkening, and you've reminded me it's anthocyanin and that it should clear. I'm quite...

This is my first try at Lemon Drops. I saw this seedling at my local garden shop and had to get it. The plant is doing great, with dozens of peppers on it. So far, only one turned the lemon yellow, and it was gorgeous, with a deep saturated yellow color. And they're pretty hot, with a nominal...

Hi, I'm Joe and I've been growing hot peppers in my Connecticut back yard for a few years. I make hot sauces, salsas, poppers, peppers and eggs, and some pickled pappers, too. This year I'm growing Jalapenos, Lemon Drops, Habaneros, Red Habaneros, Red Fresnos, and Hatches (Big Jim variety).