The Freeport Orange Scotch Bonnet is a high-yielding pepper originating from the Bahamas, known for its unique citrus-fruity flavor with a smooth, slow-burning heat similar to a Habanero. These peppers, which ripen from green to orange, are excellent for hot sauces, jerk seasoning, and fresh salsas. The plants are productive, growing large and producing fruits that are prized for their exceptional flavor and heat.
Flavor and Heat
Appearance and Growth
- Color: The peppers start as green and mature to a bright orange.
- Size: They are small, bonnet-shaped pods, similar to other Scotch Bonnets, with a thin skin.
- Productivity: The plants are known for their high productivity, providing a great yield of peppers.
- Size: Plants can grow quite large, sometimes exceeding three feet in height.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics