Red Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper 25 Seeds

(Capsicum chinense)

The Red Scotch Bonnet is a classic, fiery-hot pepper known for its distinctive bonnet shape and intense, fruity heat. Ripening to a brilliant red, it delivers a sweet tropical flavour beneath its powerful spice. A key ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, especially jerk recipes and hot sauces, the Red Scotch Bonnet offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness for adventurous cooks.

Plant Features:

• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Fruit Size: 1.5–2 inches wide

• Colour: Bright red at maturity

• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 100,000–350,000

• Maturity: 90–100 days from transplant

• Sun: Full sun

• Use: Culinary (hot sauces, marinades, seasoning)

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

• Deer Resistant: Yes

Planting Instructions:

• Start Indoors: 8–12 weeks before last frost date

• Soil Temperature for Germination: 25–30°C (77–86°F)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Transplant Outdoors: After last frost when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 15°C (59°F)

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Care Tips:

  • Prefers rich, well-draining soil and regular watering.

  • Benefit from a balanced fertilizer when plants begin to flower.

  • Stake if necessary due to heavy fruit load.

Harvest Tip:
Pick peppers when they are fully red and firm for the best flavour and heat.