flavor Pepper with the strongest citrus flavor ?

[SpicyBob]

I am looking for a pepper variety that has a VERY STRONG citrus flavor.

My number one so far is the Limon (chinense) but i think nature can do better.

Extra points if it is early or prolific ;D

 

[SpicyBob]

And yes Limon > Lemon Drop

 

[MarcV]

Mentioned the lemon yellow brain strain here once but have no experience with it as I cannot get my hands on the seeds...

https://thehotpepper.com/threads/lemon-yellow-brain-strain-anyone-tried-it.75937/

 

[Grass Snake]

Check out Aji Limo

Edit: disregard if same as Lemon drop but I thought it was a different pepper. Some sources say its the same..

 

[CraftyFox]

Have you tried Chinchi Amarillo(baccatum) yet? They are pretty citric and shorter season. I'd say they taste more like Lime than Lemon though. Plenty hot, but not habanero level. Comparable to LemonDrop(baccatum) in heat, IMO.

I've never had that LYBS, but it sounds good!

 

[mcbob]

The fatalii I grew this year have a very strong citrus smell. They also have a very sharp heat sensation. Tip of the tongue.

 

[The Hot Pepper]

If you are looking to blend some peppers together for a citrusy sauce you might want to consider a few peppers to combine and that hit different notes like lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit. You might want to throw datil into the mix.

 

[The Hot Pepper]

The fatalii I grew this year have a very strong citrus smell.

I have some powder and it does have some notes.

 

[Bou]

GhostScorpion yellow and Fatalii yellow both have a very citrusy flavor IMO.

 

[MikeUSMC]

+1 for Yellow Fatalii