Hot Pepper Scotch Bonnet
Popular Habanero type pepper which measures 2.5-4cm long and 2.5-3cm wide. Mature from green to red. Very hot with strong pungency.
Scotch bonnet, also known as bonney peppers, or Caribbean red peppers, is a variety of chili pepper named for its resemblance to a tam o' shanter hat. Very common in West Africa. Most Scotch bonnets have a heat rating of 100,000–350,000 Scoville units
How to Grow Chilli`s
Can be grown in large pots/containers, any large container with drainage holes drilled
Use well draining soil (Multi purpose compost is sufficient)
Requires a sunny spot
Keep Soil moist
Feed once per fortnight when flowers start to show with a high pot ash feed (tomato feed)
Skip feeds/Watering to stress plant and increase Chilli heat a few days before harvest
Using a pot slightly smaller than required can stress the plant and increase the heat
Stake where needed