# Madame Jeanette

Also known as Suriname Yellow, Surinam Yellow, Madame Jennette, Madame Jeanette chili, Surinamese Yellow Pepper.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Madame Jeanette is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Suriname. Capsi’s sourced range is 100,000–350,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, tropical, sweet, mango, pineapple. Used for Surinamese stews, curries, marinades, hot sauces, salsas. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 9 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 100,000–350,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  HRSeeds - Madame Jeanette Yellow Pepper
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/madame-jeanette-yellow-pepper

- 100,000–350,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Valencia Seed Farm - Madame Jeanette seeds
  https://www.valenciaseedfarm.com/webshop/product/53_madame_jeanette_seeds/

- 125,000–325,000 SHU · Unverified
  PepperScale - Madame Jeanette Pepper Guide
  https://pepperscale.com/madame-jeanette-pepper/

- 100,000–350,000 SHU · Unverified
  Cayenne Diane - Madame Jeanette (Surinam Yellow or Red)
  https://www.cayennediane.com/peppers/madame-jeanette-pepper/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Jeanette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Jeanette)
- [https://pepperscale.com/madame-jeanette-pepper/](https://pepperscale.com/madame-jeanette-pepper/)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/hot-chili-pepper-types/madame-jeanette-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/hot-chili-pepper-types/madame-jeanette-peppers/)
- [https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Madame_Jennette_Chile_Peppers_17207.php](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Madame_Jennette_Chile_Peppers_17207.php)
- [Refining Fire Chiles grower catalog with plant/appearance details](https://www.superhotchiles.com/product/madame-jeanette-chile-plants/)
- [Cultivation guide with growing parameters and facts](https://lizplants.com/grow/madame-jeanette)

## FAQ
### How hot is Madame Jeanette?

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 Madame Jeanette taste like?

Subtle fruity flavor with hints of mango and pineapple, sweet tropical notes, and strong aroma when cooked. The heat is intense and lingering, but the flavor remains clean and versatile rather than overpowering other ingredients.

### How do I grow Madame Jeanette?

Madame Jeanette: about 120 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Madame Jeanette?

habanero, Scotch bonnet

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/madame-jeanette
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data