Scotch Bonnet Papa Dreadie
Description: This is not just any Scotch Bonnet—it is a legendary, curated strain with a story rooted in passion and preservation. The 'Papa Dreadie' is an heirloom Capsicum chinense that represents a true Jamaican classic, meticulously selected and stabilized over many years. Its rich history traces back to Erin Mason of Texas, a musician and chile-head known in pepper communities as "Papa Dreadie." After a trip to Jamaica, Mason brought back seeds from the most exceptional Scotch Bonnets he could find. He then dedicated years to growing and carefully selecting only the pods that displayed the absolute best traits, resulting in this refined, stable, and truly superior variety. The plant is a vigorous and heavy producer, yielding an abundance of beautifully wrinkled, golden-yellow pods that take on the classic, squashed "tam o' shanter" cap shape. What sets the Papa Dreadie apart is its extraordinary flavor. While many hot peppers have an earthy or smoky background, this variety is c