Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds

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Scotch Bonnet peppers, known scientifically as Capsicum chinense, are a variety of chili pepper named for their resemblance to a tam o' shanter hat, a type of traditional Scottish bonnet. They are particularly popular in Caribbean cuisine and are famous for their distinct flavor and high heat level. Here are some key points about Scotch Bonnet peppers:

  1. Heat Level: Scotch Bonnet peppers have a heat rating of 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This makes them significantly hotter than jalapeño peppers but somewhat similar in heat to the Habanero pepper.

  2. Flavor: These peppers are known for their unique flavor profile, which is slightly sweeter and fruitier compared to other hot peppers. This makes them a favorite in various dishes where heat is desired without compromising on flavor.

  3. Cuisine: Scotch Bonnet peppers are a staple in Caribbean cooking. They are used in jerk seasoning, hot sauces, and in various dishes like curries and rice dishes. They are also used in West African cuisine.

  4. Cultivation: These peppers are typically grown in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, but they can be cultivated in warm climates or in greenhouses in cooler regions.

  5. Nutrition: Like other chili peppers, Scotch Bonnets are rich in vitamins (particularly Vitamin C) and minerals. They also contain capsaicin, which is known for its health benefits, including pain relief and reducing inflammation.

  6. Handling Precautions: Due to their high capsaicin content, it's advisable to handle Scotch Bonnet peppers with care. Wearing gloves and avoiding touching the face or eyes during and after handling is recommended to prevent irritation.

The distinct taste and heat of Scotch Bonnet peppers make them a prized ingredient in many spicy dishes, contributing a depth of flavor along with significant heat.

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Scotch Bonnet peppers, known scientifically as Capsicum chinense, are a variety of chili pepper named for their resemblance to a tam o' shanter hat, a type of traditional Scottish bonnet. They are particularly popular in Caribbean cuisine and are famous for their distinct flavor and high heat level. Here are some key points about Scotch Bonnet peppers:

  1. Heat Level: Scotch Bonnet peppers have a heat rating of 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This makes them significantly hotter than jalapeño peppers but somewhat similar in heat to the Habanero pepper.

  2. Flavor: These peppers are known for their unique flavor profile, which is slightly sweeter and fruitier compared to other hot peppers. This makes them a favorite in various dishes where heat is desired without compromising on flavor.

  3. Cuisine: Scotch Bonnet peppers are a staple in Caribbean cooking. They are used in jerk seasoning, hot sauces, and in various dishes like curries and rice dishes. They are also used in West African cuisine.

  4. Cultivation: These peppers are typically grown in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, but they can be cultivated in warm climates or in greenhouses in cooler regions.

  5. Nutrition: Like other chili peppers, Scotch Bonnets are rich in vitamins (particularly Vitamin C) and minerals. They also contain capsaicin, which is known for its health benefits, including pain relief and reducing inflammation.

  6. Handling Precautions: Due to their high capsaicin content, it's advisable to handle Scotch Bonnet peppers with care. Wearing gloves and avoiding touching the face or eyes during and after handling is recommended to prevent irritation.

The distinct taste and heat of Scotch Bonnet peppers make them a prized ingredient in many spicy dishes, contributing a depth of flavor along with significant heat.

Disclaimer for Non-Isolated Pepper Seeds

Thank you for choosing to purchase our pepper seeds. We want to ensure that you are well-informed about the nature of the seeds you are acquiring. Please take a moment to read and understand the following disclaimer:

1. Cross-Pollination Possibility: The pepper seeds you are purchasing have not been isolated from other pepper varieties. This means that there is a possibility of cross-pollination occurring in your garden or growing environment. Cross-pollination can result in plants that exhibit characteristics of both parent plants, potentially leading to unexpected variations in the peppers grown from these seeds.

2. Genetic Variability: Cross-pollination may introduce genetic variability, resulting in peppers that differ in flavor, size, color, or other characteristics from the parent pepper plants. While this can be an exciting aspect of growing peppers, it is essential to be aware that the outcome may not always match the characteristics of the original pepper variety.

3. No Guarantee of Purity: Due to the potential for cross-pollination, we cannot guarantee the purity of the pepper seeds you purchase. They may not produce peppers that are identical to the parent plant or the variety description.

4. Best Practices: To minimize the risk of cross-pollination, we recommend following best practices for growing and isolating pepper plants. This may include physical separation, distance, or timing of planting to avoid cross-pollination with other pepper varieties.

5. No Refunds or Returns: As cross-pollination is a natural process and beyond our control, we regret that we cannot offer refunds or accept returns based on the characteristics of peppers grown from these seeds.

By purchasing these pepper seeds, you acknowledge and accept the potential for cross-pollination and the variability it may introduce. We encourage you to embrace the adventure of growing unique peppers and experimenting with new flavors and traits.

If you have any questions or concerns about our pepper seeds or need guidance on growing practices, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you in any way we can.

Thank you for choosing our pepper seeds and for your understanding of the inherent variability in non-isolated seed varieties.

Sincerely,

Cary Meltzer - Owner/CEO Hydro Peppers LLC

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