The Scotch Bonnet is a very popular hot Caribbean pepper originally from Jamaica. The 1 1/2" peppers are very hot, with a SHU (Scoville Heat Units) rating of 150,000 - 350,000. While they are hotter than a habanero, Scotch Bonnet Peppers have a much sweeter, fruitier unique taste all of their own. They are an important ingredient in Jamaican Jerk spice mixes.
Name: Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Other Common Names: Bahamian Pepper / Jamaican Pepper / Martinique Pepper / Scotty Bons / Bonney Pepper / Caribbean Pepper / Ball-of-fire Pepper Scientific Name: Capsicum Annuum Color: Yellow Plant Seeds: at 80 - 85f Harvest: 75 Days Hardiness Zone: Annual Plant Height: 18 - 24" Plant Spacing: 18 - 24" Light Requirements: Sun Soil and Water Preferences: Average
The price was great compared to other companies and I had 100% germination rate with them. There were 1-2 seeds out of a pack of 50 which were blackened and I tossed those but it's a small percentage and to be expected. So far they are growing and doing well. My only feedback for the shipper would be to send the full order in one package. I ordered two and both arrived separately. I didn't expect that and had to reach out to customer service. I was helped promptly so it's no big deal but it would be more convenient to have them shipped together. Otherwise I'll be ordering again! They had other seeds I'd like to have but haven't ordered yet.
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.