Jamaican Hot Red Pepper, HOT (Capsicum annuum) ASTER pilosus Frost Aster or leaves may be used

or leaves may be used to make herbal remedies or teas

this old timer has a rich flavour

but the exact timing can vary depending on the climate and growing conditions

upright heads that look statuesque

It is known to be drought-tolerant once established

Jamaican Hot Red Pepper, HOT (Capsicum annuum) ASTER pilosus Frost Aster or leaves may be usedThe 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.