Jamaican Mushroom, Yellow
Looks like a yellow scotch bonnet and is often confused for one by many gardeners. It’s not uncommon to even find them sold under the moniker of yellow scotch bonnet. Tisk tisk. Scotch bonnet is a c. Chinense. The Jamaican Mushroom has less heat than a SB and a brilliant citrus flavor. This is an annuum species, as seen with the larger calyx, where the stem meets the fruit.
150000ish SHU. This is an estimate. Scoville ratings will change based on growing conditions.
Jason Peters –
This one was by far one of the easiest peppers I’ve ever grown. Big healthy plant with no pest or disease issues. Makes gardening easier when it’s a fuss free plant.
It does have a mild sweetness, but does have a classic pepper flavor. I used this in a jam and the pepper flavor shines without being overpowering. Dehydrated and made some nice flakes to use for later in other culinary dishes. The heat, for me, is fairly mild when cooked and doesn’t burn much. Solid plant for any pepper grower and great as a pepper plant for beginners.
I will most definitely grow again!
Indiana zone 5b.