# Jamaican Mushroom

Also known as Jamaican Yellow Mushroom, Yellow Jamaican Hot Pepper, Jamaican Squash Pepper, Yellow Squash Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Jamaican Mushroom is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Jamaica. Capsi’s sourced range is 100,000–350,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrusy, lemony lime, bell pepper aroma. Used for Hot sauces, jerk seasoning, salsas, relishes, stuffing. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 9 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 100,000–200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Jamaican Yellow Mushroom Pepper Seeds
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/jamaican-yellow-mushroom-pepper-seeds

- 100,000–350,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Jamaican Yellow Mushroom Pepper
  https://migardener.com/products/jamaican-yellow-mushroom-pepper

- 100,000–200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Red Jamaican Mushroom Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/red-jamaican-mushroom-scotch-bonnet-pepper-seeds/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Pepper Joe seed catalog with detailed description, SHU range, growing info, and origin for Jamaican Yellow Mushroom pepper](https://pepperjoe.com/products/jamaican-yellow-mushroom-pepper-seeds)
- [Specialty Produce comprehensive profile including appearance, flavor, culinary uses, heat level, and geographic history of Jamaican Yellow Mushroom chile pepper](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Jamaican_Yellow_Mushroom_Chile_Pepper_14047.php)
- [Refining Fire Chiles / Super Hot Chiles product page describing Jamaican Yellow Mushroom, species, flavor, and relation to other Jamaican varieties](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/jamaican-yellow-mushroom-pepper-seeds/)
- [Ohio Peppers profile of Red Jamaican Mushroom noting species distinction from Scotch Bonnet, flavor, heat estimate, and culinary uses](https://ohiopeppers.com/product/red-jamaican-mushroom/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Jamaican Mushroom?

Capsi’s sourced range is 100,000–350,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Jamaican Mushroom taste like?

Fruity and citrus-forward with lemony lime tones, a bell pepper-like aroma, and balanced intense spice.

### How do I grow Jamaican Mushroom?

Jamaican Mushroom: about 105 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Jamaican Mushroom?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/jamaican-mushroom
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data