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Capsicum annuum 'Scotch Bonnet'
Pepper, Scotch Bonnet
Rarely will you find a Jamaican cooking without some of this pepper. Most often used on jerk chicken or pork, Scotch bonnet is the pepper of choice among Caribbean nationals. The mature pepper measures 1 1/2 and 2 inches in diameter. The color of the immature pepper is green, but the mature Scotch bonnet has an attractive range of colors: bright yellow, orange or red. When the pepper is turned upside down the shape, resembling the bonnet or headdress worn by Scottish men: thus, the name, Scotch Bonnet. 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units.
- Scotch bonnet chile with fruity aroma
- Very hot pepper often 100,000+ Scoville
- Distinct lantern shape and bright color
- Essential in Caribbean hot sauces
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Scotch Bonnet'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.