Skip to content

Orange Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds For Planting (Capsicum chinense)

Delivery Truck 2 Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com

Shipped by Seed Needs

Seed Needs items ship for $3
Order 2+ items for FREE shipping
More Information

Regular price $3.99

as low as $2.99

3 ITEMS
5% OFF
4 ITEMS
10% OFF
5 ITEMS
15% OFF
6 ITEMS
20% OFF
10 ITEMS
25% OFF
ALL ABOUT THESE PEPPERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Orange Scotch Bonnet peppers are renowned for their fiery heat, ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 on the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) scale, making them significantly hotter than jalapeños but slightly milder on average than their close relative, the habanero. These peppers are characterized by their distinct shape, resembling a Scottish tam o' shanter bonnet, which gives them their name. Originating in the Caribbean and Central America, they've become a staple in West African, Caribbean, and other tropical cuisines, prized for not just their heat but also their sweet, fruity flavor. Historically, Scotch Bonnets have been central to culinary traditions, notably in dishes like jerk chicken, contributing both flavor and heat.
ALL ABOUT THESE PEPPERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Orange Scotch Bonnet peppers are renowned for their fiery heat, ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 on the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) scale, making them significantly hotter than jalapeños but slightly milder on average than their close relative, the habanero. These peppers are characterized by their distinct shape, resembling a Scottish tam o' shanter bonnet, which gives them their name. Originating in the Caribbean and Central America, they've become a staple in West African, Caribbean, and other tropical cuisines, prized for not just their heat but also their sweet, fruity flavor. Historically, Scotch Bonnets have been central to culinary traditions, notably in dishes like jerk chicken, contributing both flavor and heat.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Provide a sterile, rich & fertile mix.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily, but avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Typically germinates in 14 to 28 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 24” to 30” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 24” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 18” to 24” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 18” apart.

CROP SIZE

Around 1.5” to 2” in diameter.

SEASON

Technically a perennial, mainly grown as an annual.

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Capsicum chinense

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Can be stubborn with germinating.

HARVEST

95 to 100 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Provide a sterile, rich & fertile mix.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily, but avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Typically germinates in 14 to 28 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 24” to 30” tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 24” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 18” to 24” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 18” apart.

CROP SIZE

Around 1.5” to 2” in diameter.

SEASON

Technically a perennial, mainly grown as an annual.

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Capsicum chinense

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Can be stubborn with germinating.

HARVEST

95 to 100 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?