This is a stunning Scotch Bonnet / Habanero type originating from Jamaica. Similar in appearance to other Habanero chillies but chocolate brown in colour. The fruits are extremely hot, up to 600,000 Scoville Heat Units. The bushes grow large with strong woody stems. Sometimes difficult to germinate, but well worth the effort. Pick when the fruits turn brown - about 120 days from potting-on.
Heat level:Can vary widely. Approximately 300,000 to 450,000 SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.
Capsicum chinense
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An average of 15 seeds per packet.
Growers Guide
Please find our chilli growing instructions here. Note: not for commercial crop production.