Scotch Bonnet Foodarama

Scotch Bonnet Foodarama is a named variant of the classic Scotch Bonnet‑type chilli, belonging to the same species (Capsicum chinense) as habaneros and other Caribbean‑style hot peppers. Its heat level is generally reported at roughly 100 000 – 350 000 Scoville Heat Units, putting it squarely in the “very hot” category typical of Scotch Bonnet types.

The name “Foodarama” comes from a reported origin at a Foodarama market in Texas, USA, where this particular phenotype was noticed and then further selected over time by growers for desirable traits such as fruitfulness, flavour and heat consistency. This suggests it may have started as a seedling or local variant noticed at that location before being adopted into the seed trade.

Plants are described as relatively compact and bushy compared with some other Scotch Bonnet types, making them suitable for smaller gardens or containers, with typical mature height around 45 – 60 cm reported for at least the yellow form.

The fruits themselves have the squat, lantern‑like shape associated with Scotch Bonnets and are valued for a fruity, tropical flavour with citrusy and sweet notes beneath the heat, making them popular in fiery sauces and Caribbean‑inspired cooking.

In seed and plant listings, red and yellow versions of Foodarama Scotch Bonnets are both sold, and some sources note the red variant tends toward slightly higher heat than the original yellow.