SCOTCH BONNET PEPPER (Capsicum chinense) JAMAICAN YELLOW pepper .

  90 days from transplanting. The chile-loving Thais consume more hot peppers than any other culture. Discover the delights of Thai Hot flavor in your favorite stir-fry or other Asian dish! Compact plant covered with small red and green peppers at the same time is a festive and unique choice for patio containers.  50,000-100,000 Scoville Heat Units (very hot). When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost when air temperature is at least 70° F and soil temperature is at least 65° F. When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before average last frost. In USDA zones 9 & 10, can also sow in midsummer for fall crop. Harvesting: Harvest when peppers have turned from green to red. When harvesting, take care to avoid touching the interior of any broken peppers, as the capsaicin is an extreme irritant, especially to the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after harvesting, or wear gloves to harvest peppers. Green Thumb Tip Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in w