{"product_id":"scotch-bonnet","title":"Scotch Bonnet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eScotch Bonnet is a classic Caribbean hot pepper prized for its intense heat paired with a bright, fruity, slightly sweet flavour. Widely used in Caribbean and West African cuisine, this variety delivers bold character that shines in sauces, marinades, and traditional dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"707\"\u003ePlants are vigorous and highly productive, producing small, bonnet-shaped peppers that ripen from green to vibrant red, orange, or yellow depending on the strain. Despite its heat, Scotch Bonnet is valued as much for flavour as for fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"726\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eSpacing: 45–60 cm (18–24\")\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers\u003cbr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eSupport: Recommended under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eScotch Bonnet produces small, lantern-shaped peppers with intense heat and rich flavour. Harvest when fully coloured and firm for the best balance of sweetness and heat. Regular picking encourages continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eHeat level: Very hot (approximately 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eUse sparingly—small amounts provide significant heat and aroma. Gloves are recommended when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tm8y9m\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eCaribbean hot sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qw3gd6\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eJerk seasoning and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6a59ho\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eStews and curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1szoc6n\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eFermenting and drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eHot peppers, especially \u003cem data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, can be slow to germinate and mature. Starting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m2a176\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eFaster establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzltf8\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eEarlier harvest in cooler climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10oxjza\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eMore reliable production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eWell suited for: heat lovers, hot sauce makers, Caribbean cuisine enthusiasts, and gardeners seeking bold, flavour-forward heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223051522219,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p59_d9fbaf43-821f-4f0d-bcaf-ef71785b5660.jpg?v=1771536604","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/scotch-bonnet","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}