Pumpkin Bonnet
The Pumpkin Bonnet is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods take a mushroom/bonnet/UFO form. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in USA.
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The Pumpkin Bonnet is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods take a mushroom/bonnet/UFO form. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. It is recorded as originating in USA.
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
