About Scotch Bonnet – MOA
Scotch Bonnet MOA (Ministry of Agriculture) is extra-hot strain. Rating 150,000-350,000 SHU makes it hotter than standard Scotch bonnet. Developed by Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture. The heat is more intense with fruity Caribbean flavor. Used for seriously hot jerk seasoning. The flavor is classic Scotch bonnet but amplified heat. Very popular in Jamaica. Makes extremely hot Caribbean sauces. The fruity sweetness is still present. A step up from standard Scotch bonnet.
Flavor profile
Extremely hot with fruity notes
In the kitchen
Extreme Caribbean hot sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult
- Days to harvest
- 95-105 days
- Plant height
- 24-36 inches
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