Confused between C.chinense & C.annuum?

Not sure what to look for?

Worried your Scotch Bonnet (C.chinense) is a Jamaican Mushroom (C.annuum)?

There are several things to look for to know which species you are dealing with. However, most people start to question it once they see the fruit growing. At that point you can inspect the junction between the pedicel and the calyx, looking for an annular constriction.

I hear you already shouting, what the heck is an annular constriction??!?!?

Here’s a simple photo guide, with examples, to show what an annular constriction is. I hope this helps some growers identify which species they are actually growing.