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Pepper Seeds - Hot - Scotch Bonnet Red

Classic Caribbean chili with tropical fruit notes and fiery heat, perfect for jerk dishes.
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Sun drenched heat with true Caribbean character. Scotch Bonnet Red brings the iconic island flavor that chefs crave: tropical fruit, cherry, and a little apple sweetness riding on a confident, lingering burn. This is the pepper behind countless jerk marinades and pepper sauces, a staple that turns simple ingredients into bold, unforgettable dishes.

The plants are vigorous and compact, typically 2 to 3 feet tall with a branching habit that loads each stem with blossoms and bonnet shaped pods. Glossy green foliage frames clusters of pendant fruit so the plants look ornamental even before ripening. Pods average 1½ to 2½ inches wide, deeply lobed with that classic tam o’ shanter profile. They mature from rich green to glowing red, and the medium thin walls make them ideal for quick cooking, fermenting, or drying into flakes and powder.

Bite into a fully ripe pod and bright fruit hits first, followed by a focused heat that builds and lingers without muddling the flavor. In the kitchen, a few slices perfume stews, rice and peas, and grilled seafood. Puréed, Scotch Bonnet Red becomes the heart of jerk pastes, pepper sauces, and chutneys. Dried and ground, it delivers a vibrant, fruity heat that wakes up rubs, soups, and roasted vegetables.

Rooted in the culinary traditions of Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, Scotch Bonnet Red is a classic Capsicum chinense with a loyal following among cooks and growers. It offers dependable yields, iconic flavor, and the kind of heat that invites respect while keeping the fruit forward character front and center.



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Minimum Seed Count
25
Heat
Hot
Scoville Heat Units
100,000–350,000 SHU
Soil pH
6.0–6.5
Soil Type
Loamy
Sunlight
Full sun
Plant Spacing
18 in
Row Spacing
24 in
Support
Stake
Ideal Soil Temp
80–90°F
Seed Depth
1/4 in
Sprouts in
10-21 Days
Life Cycle
Annual
Frost Hardy
Tender
Scientific Name
Capsicum chinense
Maturity
90-99 Days (from transplant)
Grow Location
In-ground bed, Raised bed, Containers, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Community garden
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Our seeds are grown and sourced from the US. They're then packed and shipped from Colerain NC.

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We regularly test the quality and germination rate of our seeds. We're so confident that our seeds are backed by a 1 year warranty!

Soil Readiness

for Pepper Plants (Capsicum spp.)

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