Hot pepper 'Scotch Bonnet Yellow'
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Yellow Jamaican chili pepper, fruity, explosive and essential for Creole cuisine
Scotch Bonnet Yellow hot pepper ( Capsicum chinense ), offered by OSC Seeds
The yellow Scotch Bonnet pepper is one of the most iconic chilies of the Caribbean. Its small, round, wrinkled fruits, resembling a Scotch bonnet, offer a fruity , almost tropical flavor reminiscent of mango and pineapple, followed by an intense heat typical of Jamaican cuisine. It's essential for jerk , Caribbean sauces, marinades, and spicy dishes.
Type: Hot pepper
Scoville scale: 100,000 to 350,000 SHU
Propagation: Indoor sowing
Plant height: 60–90 cm
Package size: _ (I can add a quantity if you want)
Harvest time: 90–110 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Basil, tomatoes, green onions
Incompatible plants: Fennel
Heritage: Openly pollinated
Fruit color: Bright yellow when ripe
Planting and maintenance:
Start sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, at 24–28°C (75–82°F) , as Capsicum chinense germinates slowly. Transplant to a sunny location in warm, fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 40–50 cm (16–20 in) apart. Water regularly but moderately. The plants thrive in warm conditions and produce abundantly during long, hot summers. Harvest when the fruits turn bright yellow , at which point their fruity aroma and spiciness are at their peak.
