Red Scotch Bonnet
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Red Scotch Bonnet is the classic Jamaican hot pepper, named for its squat, bonnet-shaped pods. It has a fruity, slightly smoky flavour and a sweet aroma behind strong heat.Plants grow about 90–120 cm and are productive over a long season (roughly 90–120 days from transplant). It originates in Jamaica and...
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Red Scotch Bonnet is the classic Jamaican hot pepper, named for its squat, bonnet-shaped pods. It has a fruity, slightly smoky flavour and a sweet aroma behind strong heat.
Plants grow about 90–120 cm and are productive over a long season (roughly 90–120 days from transplant). It originates in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium to tall)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Wrinkled, glossy, squat pods about 4–5 cm across. They ripen from green to orange to bright red.
Heat level: Extra Hot (100,000–350,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Jerk seasoning
- Hot sauces
- Caribbean stews and curries
- Salsas
- Pickling
Why Buy a Starter Plant?
Starting with an established plant provides:
- Earlier harvest in northern climates
- Faster establishment and vigorous growth
- Reliable production for longer-season peppers
Grown With Care
Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.
Well suited for: Caribbean cooks, sauce makers and hot pepper growers.
