The Ace of Cups and the lemon drop pepper bring the start of an emotional fulfilling journey that's vibrant, passionate and filled with the zest of new experiences and connections. This seasoning pepper from Peru ripens to a clear yellow with an uncomplicated citrusy heat. Great for seasoning and perfect for spicier salsas and citrus-based homemade hot sauces. Annual. Capsicum annuum Envelope contains 10 seeds. Instructions: Start pepper seeds 6-8 weeks before you plan to plant them outside. Pepper seeds need temperatures around 70-80ºF to germinate. Peppers germinate best in warm soil so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.