Habanero Limon

Habanero Limon is a Capsicum chinense chilli recognised for its bright lemon-yellow mature pods and strong citrus aroma. It is also listed under names such as Habanero Lemon or Lemon Habanero in seed trade, generally referring to the same yellow habanero type associated with Mexican and Caribbean lines.

Pods typically ripen from green to vivid lemon-yellow. They are lantern-shaped and usually measure about 4.0–6.0 cm long and about 2.0–3.0 cm wide. Plants are compact and bushy, commonly growing around 40–80 cm tall depending on conditions, and are reported to be productive.

Heat is widely listed between about 150000 and 350000 SHU in seed and vendor descriptions. A working figure of 200000 SHU reflects a mid-range estimate across those reports. There are no clearly published independent laboratory Scoville tests tied specifically to a documented Habanero Limon line, so heat may vary by strain and environment.

Flavour is commonly described as strongly fruity and citrus-leaning, with lemon-like aromatic notes. These flavour descriptions are subjective and based on grower and culinary reports rather than laboratory sensory testing.

Origin information is broad rather than precise. Many sources attribute it to the Yucatan Peninsula, while others refer more generally to the Caribbean region. The habanero group has pre-Columbian roots in the Americas, but there is no clearly dated historical document specifically naming a cultivar called Habanero Limon. The colour form likely represents a selected yellow variant maintained in regional cultivation over time rather than a modern documented breeding release.

Heat ranges vary between listings, and origin claims alternate between specific Mexican attribution and broader Caribbean description. No formal cultivar registration or original breeder documentation has been identified.