Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds – Caribbean Mix (Red, Yellow & Chocolate)

Straight from the sun-drenched hillsides of Jamaica, the Scotch Bonnet is the soul of Caribbean cooking — fiercely hot, unmistakably fruity, and deeply aromatic. Our Caribbean Mix brings together the three classic color expressions: Red, Yellow, and Chocolate, all grown, hand-tended, and hand-harvested on our farm.

Variety Highlights

• 🌶️ 100,000–350,000 Scoville units — up to 1,000× hotter than a jalapeño
• 🍋 Distinctively fruity and smoky flavor — irreplaceable in jerk seasoning, hot sauces, and Caribbean cuisine
• 🌿 Open-pollinated, heirloom, untreated, and organically grown
• 🇯🇲 Sourced from Jamaica — true Caribbean provenance
• 🎨 Mixed colors (Red, Yellow, Chocolate) — seeds are not color-coded
• 🌱 Capsicum chinense species

Before You Handle These Seeds

Scotch Bonnets are extremely potent. Please follow these precautions every time:

• Always wear gloves when handling seeds or plants
• Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves
• Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and all sensitive areas
• Keep lime juice nearby — it can help neutralize burning on skin
• Finish all work before removing gloves

Growing Instructions

Starting Seeds Indoors

• Soak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours to accelerate germination
• Sow seeds ¼" deep in warm seed-starting mix — gentle bottom heat helps until seedlings emerge
• Use organic seed-starting material; avoid peat pots or plugs, which can cause moisture and fungal issues
• Maintain warmth and good air circulation throughout germination

Transitioning Outdoors

• Harden off plants gradually — start with wind-protected spots and a couple of hours of sunlight daily
• Increase sun exposure over 1–2 weeks before full outdoor placement
• Bring indoors if nighttime temperatures fall below 55°F
• Transplant only when outdoor soil is consistently warm

Container Growing

• Scotch Bonnets thrive in containers — ideal for apartments, patios, and short-season climates
• Use 5-gallon containers minimum to prevent root crowding
• Can be grown indoors year-round for a continuous fresh harvest

Soil, Water & Fertilizer

• Soil: Fertile, well-draining; mulch around base with grass clippings or straw
• Water: Deep watering with soaker hoses during dry or hot spells
• Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer at transplant; liquid feed every two weeks during the growing season

Grown with care. Harvested by hand. Delivered with the heat and heart of the Caribbean.

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