Distinctive Bonnet Shape
Produces uniquely shaped peppers with a rounded, flattened appearance resembling a traditional bonnet.
Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds
Scotch Bonnet Pepper is a popular Caribbean chili pepper known for its distinctive bonnet-shaped fruits, vibrant colors, and intense heat. The peppers typically mature from green to yellow, orange, or red, depending on the variety. With a fruity, slightly sweet flavor and strong spicy character, Scotch Bonnet peppers are commonly grown in home gardens and used in Caribbean cooking, sauces, marinades, and spicy dishes. These warm-season plants thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Caribbean Hot Pepper
Bonnet-Shaped Fruits
Fruity Flavor
Warm-Season Vegetable
Key Features
Intense Pepper Heat
Known for its strong heat, commonly measuring approximately 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Fruity Flavor
Offers a characteristic fruity and slightly sweet flavor that is popular in Caribbean recipes.
Colorful Pepper Harvest
Fruits can mature into yellow, orange, or red shades depending on the specific variety.
Product Highlights
Traditional Caribbean chili pepper
Distinctive bonnet-shaped fruits
Approximately 100,000–350,000 SHU
Fruity and slightly sweet flavor
Yellow, orange, or red varieties
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Popular for sauces and marinades
Warm-weather growing preference
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum chinense |
| Common Name | Scotch Bonnet Pepper; Caribbean Hot Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Hot Pepper Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy perennial grown as an annual in cooler climates |
| Fruit Shape | Rounded, bonnet-shaped peppers |
| Fruit Color | Yellow, orange, or red, depending on variety |
| Heat Level | Approximately 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically Zones 10–12 as a perennial; grown as an annual elsewhere |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost risk has passed |
| Growing Season | Warm season |
| Sowing Method | Start indoors in seed trays or suitable containers |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | 80–85°F (27–29°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 2–4 feet tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 100–150 days from sowing, depending on conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Use fresh Scotch Bonnet seeds and prepare a seed-starting tray with a light, well-draining growing medium.
Use fresh Scotch Bonnet seeds and prepare a seed-starting tray with a light, well-draining growing medium.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep and cover lightly with the growing medium.
Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep and cover lightly with the growing medium.
Step 3: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and warm, ideally around 80–85°F, to encourage germination.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and warm, ideally around 80–85°F, to encourage germination.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor temperatures are suitable, transplant them into garden beds or larger containers.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor temperatures are suitable, transplant them into garden beds or larger containers.
Step 5: Care for Pepper Plants
Provide full sunlight, regular watering, and suitable nutrients. Harvest peppers when they reach their mature variety-specific color.
Provide full sunlight, regular watering, and suitable nutrients. Harvest peppers when they reach their mature variety-specific color.
Grow Flavorful Scotch Bonnet Peppers
Add Caribbean-inspired flavor to your garden with Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds. These distinctive hot peppers produce colorful bonnet-shaped fruits with a fruity flavor and intense heat. With warm temperatures, plenty of sunlight, and consistent care, you can enjoy growing these popular peppers for home cooking and garden harvesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Scotch Bonnet pepper heat, growing time, and fruit production.
How hot are Scotch Bonnet peppers compared to jalapeños?
Scotch Bonnet peppers are significantly hotter than jalapeños. They typically measure around 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units, while jalapeños generally range from 2,500–8,000 SHU. Scotch Bonnets also have a distinctive fruity flavor.
How long does it take Scotch Bonnet peppers to grow from seed?
Scotch Bonnet seeds generally germinate within 10–21 days under warm conditions. Plants may take approximately 100–150 days from sowing to produce mature peppers, depending on the variety and growing environment.
When should Scotch Bonnet peppers be harvested?
Harvest Scotch Bonnet peppers when they reach their mature size and develop the expected color of their variety, such as yellow, orange, or red. Use gloves when handling or cutting the fruits because their high heat can irritate skin and eyes.