Red Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper Seeds

Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds – About the Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper

The Red Scotch Bonnet is one of the world’s most recognizable hot peppers, loved for its unique shape, bright color, and unmistakable Caribbean heat. Known as the fiery cousin of the habanero, this pepper delivers a bold blend of fruitiness and smoky spice that’s perfect for adventurous growers and cooks alike.

With colorful relatives like Yellow and Orange Scotch Bonnets, this chile pepper variety stands out for its striking color and intense flavor profile. Find them in our Rainbow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seed Collection to try them all. 

Plant Characteristics

Scotch Bonnet pepper plants are compact yet vigorous, often growing 3–4 feet tall and producing a bountiful harvest of short, bonnet-shaped pods about 1½ inches long.
The peppers ripen from green → orange → vivid red, with a signature wrinkled surface and glossy finish.

Expect slightly later maturity from the red scotch bonnet chile pepper than some other hot peppers, but the reward is worth the wait, these plants deliver consistent yields of vibrant, high-heat fruit.

You can find Red, Yellow & Orange Scotch Bonnet Live Pepper Plants each growing season if starting from seed isn’t for you. 

️ Flavor & Heat Level

Don’t be fooled by the sweet aroma, Red Scotch Bonnets pack serious fire, averaging 150,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Their fruity, smoky flavor is beloved in Caribbean cuisine, where they’re used to bring authentic heat and depth to dishes like jerk chicken, pepper sauces, and stews.

Use these “Scotty Bons” fresh, dried, or blended into homemade hot sauces, just handle with care!

️ Culinary Uses

These peppers are a staple for anyone who loves:

• Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine

• Fruity hot sauces and marinades

• Spicy seafood and grilled meats

• Fermenting or drying for seasoning blends

Grow & Harvest Tips

• Height: 3–4 ft.

• Maturity: 90–120 days from transplant

• Light: Full sun

• Support: May require light staking for heavy fruit loads.

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For best results grow them in well-drained soil and warm temperatures. We have everything you need to get you started in our Seed Starting Supplies Collection