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Scotch Bonnet Seeds (Hot / Caribbean Classic)

Fruity, fiery, and iconic. Scotch Bonnet is a legendary Caribbean chilli known for its bonnet-shaped pods, bold heat, and unmistakable sweet–tropical flavour.

Quick Specs

Heat (Scoville): ~100,000–350,000 SHU (hot)

Pepper size: about 2–3 inches wide, squat bonnet shape

Plant height: around 3–4 ft (compact, productive)

Days to maturity: up to ~90–105 days

Colour journey: green → bright red or orange (fully ripe)

What You’re Growing

Scotch Bonnet peppers are a must-have for anyone who loves Caribbean cuisine. The plants grow into compact, bushy producers that yield plenty of distinctive bonnet-shaped pods.

This variety is prized for its balance of serious heat and incredible flavour — sweet, fruity, and slightly smoky. It’s a cornerstone pepper in Jamaican and Caribbean cooking and a favourite among growers who want heat and taste.

This is not just a hot pepper — it’s a cultural classic.

Heat + Best Uses

Scotch Bonnet delivers bold heat with huge flavour.
Hot, but not overpowering when used correctly.

Best uses include:

Caribbean dishes (jerk chicken, curries, stews)
fresh salsas and sauces
hot sauces with fruity depth
pickling
drying for flakes or powder

It brings fire and flavour in equal measure.

How to Grow Scotch Bonnet in Ontario/Canada

Scotch Bonnet grows well in Canada with a proper indoor start.

1) Start seeds indoors
Start seeds 8–10 weeks before last frost (late March–April in much of Ontario).
Use seed-starting mix and provide strong light after sprouting.

2) Transplant timing
Transplant outdoors only after frost risk is fully gone and nights stay warm.
Harden off seedlings over 7–10 days.

3) Sun + soil
Full sun is essential for flavour and heat development.
Use rich, well-draining soil and water consistently.

4) Give it space
Plants stay fairly compact but are very productive.
Containers or in-ground planting both work well.
Light staking may help once fruit sets.

Harvest Tips

Harvest when peppers reach full red or orange colour — this is peak flavour and heat.

Green pods are edible but less sweet and less aromatic.

Frequent harvesting encourages continued production.

Why Buy from True North Peppers (Ontario Grown)

You’re not buying random seeds shipped halfway around the world. You’re buying from True North Peppers, grown and packed in Brantford, Ontario — selected specifically for Canadian growing conditions and shorter seasons.

Clean genetics. Fresh seed. No mystery.