(Capsicum chinense) The Red Scotch Bonnet is a lantern-shaped chili pepper from the Caribbean, valued for its intense heat (100,000–350,000 SHU), sweet-fruity smoky flavor, and use in jerk dishes, sauces, and stews. It delivers complex tropical heat and has a distinctive squashed shape. The plant reaches up to 4 feet and produces 2-inch pods that turn from green to bright red. Handle with care due to its strong spice.
Genus: Capsicum. Type: Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, non-GMO. Origin: Originated from ancestral peppers in the Amazon Basin, South America.
