Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds – 25 Caribbean Hot Chili Seeds for Planting

Red Scotch Bonnet peppers are a beloved Caribbean chili known for their intense heat and sweet, fruity flavor. These compact, bushy plants produce wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers that ripen from green to a vibrant red, adding a bold kick to sauces, marinades, and traditional dishes like jerk seasoning. Whether grown in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, they make a striking and productive addition to any warm-season vegetable garden.

With 25 seeds, you can start a generous supply of these hot chili peppers indoors or directly in the garden after the last frost. The plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding growers with abundant pods that are perfect for fresh use, drying, or making homemade hot sauce.

Plant Features

• Produces wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers that mature to a bright red
• Extremely hot chili with a sweet, fruity flavor profile
• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for containers and small gardens
• Versatile culinary pepper for sauces, salsas, and Caribbean cuisine
• Easy to grow from seed with proper warmth and moisture

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18–36 inches
• Germination Requirements: Warm soil (75–85°F), consistent moisture
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a seed-starting mix, keeping the soil warm and consistently moist. Germination can take 1–3 weeks. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off gradually before moving to the garden after all danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Peppers can be harvested when fully red for maximum flavor and heat, or earlier for a milder taste.

What's Included

25 Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds.