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Pepper profile

MOA Scotch Bonnet

Origin
Jamaica/Trinidad
Ripe color
Red-Orange
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

100,000 – 350,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About MOA Scotch Bonnet

MOA Scotch Bonnet is Ministry of Agriculture variety. Rating 100,000-350,000 SHU offers extreme heat. Developed by Caribbean agricultural ministry. The bonnet shape is classic. Used in Caribbean cooking. Shows official agricultural breeding. Very productive plants. The fruity flavor is excellent. Important commercial variety. Essential Caribbean pepper.

Flavor profile

Extremely hot

In the kitchen

Ministry of Agriculture bonnet

Growing information

Difficulty
Moderate
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
36-48 inches

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