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With colorful relatives like Yellow and Orange Scotch Bonnets, this chile pepper variety stands out for its striking color and intense flavor profile. Find them in our Rainbow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seed Collection to try them all.
Scotch Bonnet pepper plants are compact yet vigorous, often growing 34 feet tall and producing a bountiful harvest of short, bonnet-shaped pods about 1 inches long.
The peppers ripen from green orange vivid red, with a signature wrinkled surface and glossy finish.
Expect slightly later maturity from the red scotch bonnet chile pepper than some other hot peppers, but the reward is worth the wait, these plants deliver consistent yields of vibrant, high-heat fruit.
You can find Red, Yellow & Orange Scotch Bonnet Live Pepper Plants each growing season if starting from seed isn’t for you.
Dont be fooled by the sweet aroma, Red Scotch Bonnets pack serious fire, averaging 150,000350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Their fruity, smoky flavor is beloved in Caribbean cuisine, where theyre used to bring authentic heat and depth to dishes like jerk chicken, pepper sauces, and stews.
Use these “Scotty Bons” fresh, dried, or blended into homemade hot sauces,just handle with care!
These peppers are a staple for anyone who loves:
Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine
Fruity hot sauces and marinades
Spicy seafood and grilled meats
Fermenting or drying for seasoning blends
Height: 34 ft.
Maturity: 90120 days from transplant
Light: Full sun
Support: May require light staking for heavy fruit loads.
For best results grow them in well-drained soil and warm temperatures. We have everything you need to get you started in our Seed Starting Supplies Collection
