Jamaican Hot Red Pepper, HOT (Capsicum annuum) ASTER pilosus Frost Aster oblong seed pods that can

oblong seed pods that can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) long

It is known to be drought-tolerant once established

or leaves may be used to make herbal remedies or teas

upright heads that look statuesque

Jamaican Hot Red Pepper, HOT (Capsicum annuum) ASTER pilosus Frost Aster oblong seed pods that canThe Jamaican Hot Red is a small plant that grows to a height of 60 cm. The plant produces a lot of peppers. They appear like mushrooms and have pods that are 5 cm long and 3. 5 cm wide, comparable to Scotch Bonnet peppers. They turn from green to scarlet as they ripen and are extremely hot. The peppers have a fruity flavour and are commonly used to make hot sauces throughout the Caribbean.