The Jamaican Yellow Scotch Bonnet is a vibrant Caribbean heirloom with fiery heat and a sweet, citrus-forward tropical flavor. A favorite for Caribbean hot sauces, fruit salsas, and Jamaican goat curry, it delivers 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Deeply wrinkled, bonnet-shaped pods ripen from pale green to brilliant yellow, while sturdy 2–3-foot plants produce heavily in full sun.
Germination: 14–28 days
Maturity: 80–90 days after Transplanting
Genus: Capsicum chinense
Quantity: 25 Premium Heirloom Seeds
Appearance: Deeply wrinkled, bonnet-shaped pods with thin walls ripen from pale green to brilliant yellow.
Flavor & Uses: Fiery yet sweet, with crisp apricot, citrus, and tropical notes; excellent for hot sauces, fruit salsas, marinades, curries, and powders.
Growth Habit: Sturdy, compact 2–3-foot plants produce heavily in warm, sunny conditions. Support loaded with branches as needed.
Growing Notes: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost in warm soil. Transplant after frost into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Water consistently and provide support as needed.
Note: Wear protective gloves when handling or cutting peppers to prevent capsaicin burns to the skin and eyes.
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