{"product_id":"pepper-scotch-bonnet-yellow-hot","title":"Pepper - Scotch Bonnet, Yellow (Hot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hot pepper known for its fruity, sweet flavor and a heat level between \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 and 350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a staple in Caribbean cuisine, particularly in Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken and hot sauces. Named for its shape, which resembles a traditional Scottish bonnet, it is closely related to the Habanero but has a distinct sweet and fruity taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Count: .095 mg, approx. 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: 4-13 Perennial in zones 10 and 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90-100 (from transplant)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination: 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeding Depth: 0.25 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 18-24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 24-36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Height: 24-36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil Preference: Well-draining, loose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not direct sow, start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaribbean cuisine: A key ingredient in Jamaican jerk seasoning and other traditional dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauces: Excellent for making hot sauces, often combined with fruits like pineapple or mango.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinades and rubs: Used in marinades for meats and other dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther uses: Can be added to salsas, pickles, or made into seasoning spice powders. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450965250105,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Pepper_-_Scotch_Bonnet_Yellow_Hot.webp?v=1788657165","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/pepper-scotch-bonnet-yellow-hot","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}