Tag: scotch bonnet

Scotch bonnet and habanero peppers are similar in origin and belong to the Capsicum chinense species. They prefer warm and humid climates with well-drained soil. Traditional scotch bonnets are yellow or red, while traditional habaneros are orange or red with a smoother skin and pointed blossom end. The flavors of the two peppers differ, with habaneros being floral and smoky with fruity notes. Scotch bonnets have a strong citrus note. Both peppers are hot, ranging from 100,000-350,000 SHUs on the Scoville scale. However, there are super-spicy habanero cultivars that exceed this rating, and scotch bonnets have been crossbred with hotter peppers to create extra-spicy varieties. Scotch bonnets are popular in Jamaican cuisine, while habaneros are popular in the Mexican Yucatán peninsula. Both peppers can be grown in containers or directly in the ground.