Hot Pepper ‘Red Scotch Bonnet’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
Also known as Jamaican peppers. These small, thin skinned, peppers are shaped like a patty pan squash that resemble a Scotsman’s bonnet, which is called a Tam O’Shanter hat. This highly demanded pepper adds a spicy Caribbean kick to just about any meal and has a heat level similar to habaneros. Scotch Bonnets are used in all sorts of Caribbean cuisine, including the well-known jerk chicken (or jerk pork). Why the Caribbean? Because this is THE pepper of the region. In fact, if you say you want a hot pepper in most of the Caribbean islands, the scotch bonnet pepper is what you are handed. This is a nice pepper to add to other peppers for hot pepper powder and flakes, and is a favorite pepper for making hot sauce and drying. It has a strong, smoky, fruity flavor and is spicy hot! Non-Isolated.
SHU: 100,000 - 350,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 100,000-349,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |