About
Capsicum 'Scotch Bonnet Caribbean Atillais' is a Habanero variant known for its consistent yield of substantial, round, and textured fruits. These peppers transition from a light green to orange and ultimately reach a vibrant red as they ripen. Each fruit measures approximately 5 x 3 cm and possesses an intense heat, with a Scoville rating ranging from 250,000 to 350,000 SHU. The harvesting period extends from July to October.
About the genus
Capsicum comprises both annual and perennial species characterized by simple, alternate foliage and flowers that are either tubular or bell-shaped. These plants are cultivated primarily for their glossy, multi-seeded fruits, which include varieties such as chili and bell peppers. Additionally, they serve as popular choices for indoor ornamental displays.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1 year
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
- Toxicity
- Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Sow indoors from late Winter to mid-Spring in a small pot filled with good quality seed compost and cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. When seedlings are 2.5cm tall transplant to individual pots, water and keep in a sunny spot. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice
- Pruning
- Pinch out growing tip to encourage bushiness
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds