🌶️ Scotch Bonnet - The fiery taste of the Caribbean

The Scotch Bonnet is a legendary Capsicum chinense-variety derived from the Caribbean, where it is an essential ingredient in countless Jamaican dishes. This pepper is known for its intense heat, similar to the Habanero, but with a typical sweet-fruity taste reminiscent of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple.

The compact plants produce numerous, characteristic “bonnet”-shaped fruits that ripen from green to sunny yellow, orange or red - depending on the variety. A real eye-catcher in any garden or greenhouse.

🌱 Cultivation information
Species: Capsicum chinense
Pungency: 100,000 - 350,000 SHU
Color: green → yellow/orange/red when maturing
Taste: fruity, aromatic, intensely hot
Sow: January - February indoors pre-sowing (long growing period, heat requirement)
Seeds: open-pollinated

🍴 Culinary Tip
The Scotch Bonnet is indispensable in Jamaican jerk marinade or Caribbean hot sauces. Also try it fresh in a spicy mango salsa or pickled in vinegar for an authentic tropical touch. A must-have for those who love full flavor with serious spice!