What a fabulous new color for a jalapeno Created by the Chile Pepper Institute in New Mexico to have all the heat of a green jalapeno with a citrus undertone. They start out green but ripen to bright, sunny yellow. Pick at both stages for a colorful jar of pickled peppers. This jalapeno rates around 2, 500-5, 000 Scoville heat units (medium hot).Harvest when mature size and firm. 'NuMex Lemon Spice' can be harvested green, although, when allowed to fully turn to bright yellow it is considered to have the most complex flavor. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting or wear gloves to harvest peppers. | Botanical Interests NuMex Lemon Spice Pepper Chile Jalapeno Seeds