Commonly known as Scotch Bonnet or Cachucha in the Caribbean, this thin skinned hot pepper is a major cash crop for the region. With a Scoville rating varying between 10,000 and 150,000, its wide range of heat is unique. Environmental conditions have a significant effect on levels of capsicum. A few newly developed variations lack any heat at all, but bring the same flavor.
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| Heat Level | 150,000-400,000 Scoville heat units (SHU) |
| Germination | sow indoors 1/4 in. deep 8-14 weeks before last frost, germinates best with soil temp between 80-90F |
| Requirements | full sun |
| Life Cycle | perennial often grown as an annual |
| Antagonists | fennel, beans, kohlrabi |
| Uses | edible*(fruit), herb/spice, medicinal*, utility (repellent) |
| Breed Status | Heirloom/Open Pollinated |
| Saving Seeds/Propagation | Harvest seeds from the earliest, fully matured (but not dried) fruits. |
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