Scotch bonnet, also known as Boabs Bonnet, Scotty Bons or Bonney peppers, is a variety of chili pepper that belongs to the same species as the habanero. A cultivar of the habanero, it is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Found mainly in the Caribbean islands and also in Guyana and the Maldives Islands, it is named for its resemblance to a Tam o'shanter hat. The Devil’s Garden has got seeds of two species for you to grow:
The Scotch Bonnet Orange is known for its mushroom shaped thin-walled pod, pungent heat and peculiar flavour. Each chilli of this particular species measures 2.5 to 4 cm long by 2.50 to 3 cm wide and matures from a lovely pale green to bright orange. Originating from Jamaica, these chilli peppers are late to mature (September) but are so worth the wait! We absolutely love making olive oil or dressings with scotch bonnets and we think they are at their best when eaten raw rather than cooked but it’s up to you decide once you’ve harvested them!
The fiery red Scotch Bonnet is most loved in the chilli world, not only for its heat reaching 300,000 SHU but also because of its incredible flavour and versatility. This variety of Scotch Bonnets is spherical and matures from pale green to bright red. It is a really fantastic chilli pepper to use in salsas and sauces, especially tomato based ones.
If you want to get an idea of the incredible flavour of this chilli pepper then why not try Chilli Pepper Pete’s Just Scotch Bonnets? Chilli Queen’s Brown Sauce with Scotch Bonnets is also out of this world while Dave’s Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce is a real winner! Cambridge Chilli Farm has also managed to create a heavenly Sweet Chilli Hot Sauce which will make you want to explore the delights of exotic cuisine!
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