Hot Pepper 'Jamaica Scotch Bonnet (Red)'

Capsicumchinense

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
chinense (chi-NEN-see)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Somers, Connecticut

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) | January 2010 | positive

Grew these last summer in containers and they grew okay but season seemed a little short for them. About half of the peppers wound up be...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | positive

Beyond hot...this is one lethal pepper. It has a wonderful smokey, fruity flavor and should be used in moderation.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

A 1 1/2 x 11/2 inch Tam shaped pepper.

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