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Scotch Bonnet – Yellow

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Origin Jamaica
Species Capsicum chinense
Color Bright Yellow
Size 1-2 inches
Scoville Heat Units
100,000 - 350,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

Yellow Scotch Bonnet is classic Caribbean variety offering signature sweet-hot flavor. With 100,000-350,000 SHU, it packs serious heat with fruity, tropical sweetness. The bright yellow color is most traditional for jerk seasoning. Flavor is complex – intensely hot but with pronounced fruitiness and slight smokiness. Essential for authentic Caribbean cooking. The peppers have distinctive squashed shape. Very aromatic when fresh. Plants are productive in warm climates.

Flavor Profile

Sweet, fruity Caribbean heat

Culinary Uses

Jerk marinades, pepper sauces, Caribbean stews

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Growing Information

Difficulty Moderate
Days to Harvest 90-100 days
Plant Height 24-36 inches

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