Orange Scotch Bonnet
Also known as Orange Scotch Bonnet · Jamaican Orange Scotch Bonnet
Orange Scotch Bonnet is a color form of the traditional Caribbean Scotch Bonnet, a Capsicum chinense long valued in Jamaican cooking for its fruity heat.
About 14 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~100 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–5 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet and fruity with citrus and tropical notes that sit under the heat.
Culinary
About
Small flattened pods with the characteristic bonnet shape and wrinkled skin. They ripen from green to bright orange. Flavor is sweet and tropical with citrus notes under the heat. Plants are bushy and productive in warm conditions and suit containers.
Backstory
Kept as a local type across the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, where the bonnet shape and fruity heat became central to jerk cooking. The species itself traces to the Amazon basin and was carried through the islands by indigenous peoples long before European contact.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreOrange Scotch Bonnet is a traditional landrace.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Orange Scotch Bonnet?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 350,000 SHU (Official breeder). 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 Orange Scotch Bonnet taste like?
- Sweet and fruity with citrus and tropical notes that sit under the heat.
- How do I grow Orange Scotch Bonnet?
- Orange Scotch Bonnet: about 100 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Orange Scotch Bonnet?
- Scotch Bonnet, Orange Habanero