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chinense Jamaican Hot Choc. same as Chocolate Scotch Bonnet?

highalt

highalt

Trying to narrow down my growlist for this season, and have seeds for both of these, but when I look them up, the names seem to be used interchangeably.
 
So what's the difference between them? I happen to have seeds for both that I received in a swap, but don't have room to grow them both this year, so I've got to pick just one.
 
highalt said:
So what's the difference between them? I happen to have seeds for both that I received in a swap, but don't have room to grow them both this year, so I've got to pick just one.
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The answer as to whether they are different may depend on the source of the seeds. I too have noticed people marketing brown C. Chinenses as Scotch Bonnets.

The description of Jamaican Hot Chocolate on PepperMania suggests they are similar. However after searching for Chocolate Scotch Bonnet I can see there are now some that are depicted in photos with a bonnet like shape. None of my JHC pods had the shape of the later.
 
highalt said:
So is the Jamaican Hot Chocolate just a Brown Habanero then?
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Check this thread for some info:

http://thehotpepper.com/topic/23071-jamaican-hot-chocolate-and-chocolate-habanero-diffrences/page__hl__%22hot+chocolate%22

JHC should produce earlier than habs and chocolate SB.

Cya

Datil
 
I love the powder, it has a smoky flavor even though the pepper is not smoked. I had the powder from Pepperfreak and it was my favorite of the ones he sent. Earthy, smoky notes, and hot! Would love some more of that stuff.
 
I powder both and prefer the chocolate, it's smokey/earthy and when combined with expresso powder mixed into a scratch brownie mix...
well just just try that one....... you'll think you "Died and Went to Heaven".................... :D

The Yellow Bonnets make for some nice pepper flakes or coarse ground chips........
 
Someone say Scotch Bonnets and Jamacian Hot Chocolate ??

2 very different birds ... the SBs have a slight fruity (some say apricot) flavor whereas the JHCs have a natural smokey flavor. The last 4 years that's all I've grown (expanding to 6-7 in 13')
If you like heat that rangers from about 125k to 300k+ these will do you wonders. I smoke this with applewood and it turned out to be a great combo for my tastes. Use these guys everyday.

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PIC 1 said:
I powder both and prefer the chocolate, it's smokey/earthy and when combined with expresso powder mixed into a scratch brownie mix...
well just just try that one....... you'll think you "Died and Went to Heaven".................... :D
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*homer voice* mmmmmmmmm chocolate..
 
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