{"product_id":"antiguan-scotch-bonnet-pepper-seeds-capsicum-chinense","title":"Antiguan Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds – Prolific Sweet-Heat Caribbean Pepper (Capsicum chinense)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Antiguan Scotch Bonnet is one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated pepper varieties — a \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e that stands apart for its extraordinary prolific production, early fruiting, and remarkable sweet-heat balance. Unlike many Scotch Bonnets known purely for fire, the Antiguan variety delivers a genuinely fruity, sweet complexity alongside its searing heat of 100,000–350,000 Scoville units. Beloved in Caribbean, West African, and Maldivian cuisines, and an exceptional choice for hot sauce, jerk seasoning, and pepper flakes. Extremely hardy even in intense heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigua, Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Hot — 100,000–350,000 Scoville units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity, sweet, complex — exceptional for flakes and hot sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Trait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely prolific; early-producing; very hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot sauce, jerk seasoning, pepper flakes, Caribbean cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean, West African, Maldivian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverwintering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePepper plants are naturally perennial but cold-sensitive. Bring plants indoors or into a greenhouse before frost, trim back during dormancy, and they will return for many years of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination time: 1–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in 5-gallon containers year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves. Never touch eyes or sensitive areas. Lime juice may help relieve skin burn if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when pods reach full color. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage the plant’s prolific continuous fruiting. Try drying into flakes — outstanding sprinkled on food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":40173215252666,"sku":"P27428S","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":40173215285434,"sku":"P27429S","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":40173215318202,"sku":"P27430S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":40173215350970,"sku":"P27431S","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395107057850.jpg?v=1759509845","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/antiguan-scotch-bonnet-pepper-seeds-capsicum-chinense","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}