Yellowish orange Scotch Bonnet Peppers, large and small with green stem

Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper Garden Seeds

Capsicum chinense

The Scotch Bonnet Pepper delivers a fiery kick, comparable to the habanero, but with a uniquely fruity, sometimes smoky flavor. Occasionally called Scotty Bon or Bonny Pepper, its name comes from its resemblance to a Scottish tam (bonnet). Beyond the kitchen, Scotch Bonnet Peppers can also serve as a companion plant in the garden, where their strong aroma may help deter certain pests when grown alongside other crops. This pepper balances intense heat with a citrusy, apricot-like sweetness, especially when fully ripened to red. A staple in Caribbean cuisine, it’s perfect for jerk seasoning, hot sauces, and fruit-based salsas. With a Scoville rating of 100,000 to 325,000, it’s not for the faint of heart!

Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper Garden Seeds

Capsicum chinense

The Scotch Bonnet Pepper delivers a fiery kick, comparable to the habanero, but with a uniquely fruity, sometimes smoky flavor. Occasionally called Scotty Bon or Bonny Pepper, its name comes from its resemblance to a Scottish tam (bonnet). Beyond the kitchen, Scotch Bonnet Peppers can also serve as a companion plant in the garden, where their strong aroma may help deter certain pests when grown alongside other crops. This pepper balances intense heat with a citrusy, apricot-like sweetness, especially when fully ripened to red. A staple in Caribbean cuisine, it’s perfect for jerk seasoning, hot sauces, and fruit-based salsas. With a Scoville rating of 100,000 to 325,000, it’s not for the faint of heart!

  • Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual

  • Exposure: Full sun

  • Attributes: Frost-sensitive, good for containers

  • Planting Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

  • Germination Rate: 96%

  • Flowering Time: 100-120 Days to Maturity (from transplant)

Our seeds are available for sale in the US in our shop californiahempseeds.com and in the EU at humboldtseedcompany.es (please note you will be redirected clicking the shop link below).