Scotch Bonnet Chili Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Scotch Bonnet Chili Seeds produce vigorous, heat-loving pepper plants known for their extremely spicy, fruity-flavored chilies widely used in Caribbean cuisine, sauces, and marinades. These plants develop bushy green foliage and produce distinctive lantern-shaped peppers that ripen from green to bright red, orange, or yellow depending on variety. They are commonly grown in home gardens, containers, and tropical farms due to their high heat level and strong aroma. The plants thrive in warm climates with full sun and well drained soil.

Features

• Produces very hot Scotch Bonnet-style peppers
• Fruity aroma with intense heat level
• High yielding warm season crop
• Suitable for containers and garden beds
• Ideal for tropical and subtropical climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name: Scotch Bonnet Chili
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruiting vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Bushy perennial (grown as annual in cooler climates)
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11 (grown as annual in most regions)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season crop
• Sowing Season: February to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 21 days in warm soil (25°C to 32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well drained fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering, avoid waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 120 cm height depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 40 to 60 cm apart