Experience island fire with Scotch Bonnet chilies—wrinkled, lantern-shaped pods delivering 100,000–350,000 SHU and a distinctive fruity, floral aroma.
Bring Caribbean Spice to Your Garden!
Scotch Bonnet is a legendary heirloom pepper variety prized in Caribbean cuisine for its intense heat and tropical fruit notes. These compact, bushy plants produce 3–5 cm pods that ripen from green to brilliant orange or red. Perfect for jerk marinades, hot sauces, salsas, and any recipe calling for bold, exotic spice.
Well suited to Pakistan’s warm growing season, Scotch Bonnet thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, maturing in 80–90 days from transplant for a vibrant, fiery harvest.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 30 seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Fruit Size & Heat: 3–5 cm pods; 100,000–350,000 SHU
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Plant Habit: Bushy, compact (~45–60 cm tall)
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): January to March
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Transplanting: 6–8 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Watering: Moderate, consistent—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loam amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants
Why Grow Scotch Bonnet?
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Iconic Caribbean flavor with fruity, floral notes beneath the heat
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Compact plants ideal for beds or large containers
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Versatile use in jerk seasoning, hot sauces, pickles & more
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Continuous harvest—pick pods over several weeks as they ripen
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Adds a tropical twist to desi and continental dishes
View our Growing Hot Pepper Guide to learn more.
