Hot Pepper
Capsicumchinense 'Scotch Bonnet'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: chinense (chi-NEN-see)
Cultivar: Scotch Bonnet
Additional cultivar information: (aka Bahamian, Bahama Mama, Jamaican Hot, Martinique)

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)