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Scotch Bonnet 'Scotch Bonnet Orange'
Pepper
PepperCapsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet Orange'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 90 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
The fiery heart of Caribbean cuisine, this traditional hot pepper delivers intense heat paired with a distinctive fruity flavor that's essential for authentic jerk seasoning and hot sauces. Despite its small size, each wrinkled, bonnet-shaped pepper packs serious punch at 100,000-350,000 Scoville units. This variety is prized by chili enthusiasts for its perfect balance of heat and complex tropical fruit notes.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (70-80°F) for germination. Transplant after all danger of frost.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew.