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Pepper - Scotch Bonnet, Orange, Hot

A very hot pepper (100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units) known for its fruity, smoky flavor, making it a key ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, especially Jamaican jerk dishes. 
Seed Count: .090mg approx. 20 seeds 
Hardiness Zone: 4-11 Perennial in zones 10 and 11. 
Maturity: 70–130 days after transplanting 
Germination: 7-10 days Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch 
Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches 
Row Spacing: 24-36 inches 
Plant Height: 24-36 inches 
Growth Habit: Upright 
Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loam) 
Full Sun 
Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date.
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