Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds
Caribbean staple, this fruity, bonnet-shaped pepper delivers intense heat.
$6.95
What to Expect
Heat Level
Extra Hot
Seed Pack Size
15+ seeds
Days to Maturity
100
Difficulty
Easy
15+ seeds
Extra Hot
Full-mouth burn
Sweet, Earthy
100,000 – 350,000 Scoville
Size 1 to 2 inches
Capsicum chinense
Pepper Commonly Used In
The Scotch bonnet is the “soul” of Caribbean seasoning. Its most famous applications include:
- Jamaican Jerk: Combined with allspice, thyme, and scallions to create the signature marinade for chicken and pork.
- Hot Sauces: Used as the base for many “West Indian” style yellow hot sauces, often blended with mustard or tropical fruits like papaya and mango.
- Stews and Curries: A key ingredient in West African Pepper Soup and Caribbean Goat Curry.
- Rice and Peas: Often placed whole into the cooking liquid to infuse the rice with its aroma.
