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Chilli: Scotch Bonnet
Scotch Bonnet is a famous chilli with fiery heat and a distinctive fruity flavour. Loved in Caribbean cooking, it produces lantern-shaped red or yellow fruits packed with spice and tropical sweetness. Perfect for hot sauces, jerk seasoning, and adding serious heat to your dishes.
27 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: January–March
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: August–October (approx. 20–26 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 40–50 cm apart in rows 50 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 60–80 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Iconic variety known for high heat and fruity flavour
- Essential for jerk seasoning and Caribbean cuisine
- Bright red or yellow lantern-shaped fruits
- Adds real punch to sauces, salsas, and marinades
- Attractive, productive plants for greenhouse or patio
How to grow: Sow indoors Jan–March with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds or a sunny, sheltered outdoor spot. Space plants 40–50 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest chillies when bright red or yellow and firm.
Cooking / usage ideas: Use sparingly in hot sauces, stews, jerk marinades, and salsas for authentic Caribbean heat and sweet fruitiness.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 15 seeds
