{"product_id":"red-scotch-bonnet-pepper-seeds-25-caribbean-hot-chili-seeds-for-planting","title":"Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds – 25 Caribbean Hot Chili Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers that mature to a bright red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely hot chili with a sweet, fruity flavor profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit suitable for containers and small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile culinary pepper for sauces, salsas, and Caribbean cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed with proper warmth and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable (perennial in frost-free zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm soil (75–85°F), consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739789754678,"sku":"EDNA-580","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7736205312_7jt2.jpg?v=1792115906","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/red-scotch-bonnet-pepper-seeds-25-caribbean-hot-chili-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}