About Scotch Bonnet – Jamaican Red
Jamaican Red Scotch Bonnet is classic red variant. Rating 100,000-350,000 SHU offers extreme heat. The red color is traditional. Essential for authentic Jamaican jerk. Flavor is intensely fruity and floral. The heat is serious and lasting. Very productive plants. Important in Caribbean cuisine. The fruity sweetness beneath heat is characteristic. Shows traditional Jamaican variety.
Flavor profile
Extreme heat, fruity
In the kitchen
Jamaican jerk, authentic
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 95-105 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
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