Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Live Starter Plant - 2.5" pot

🌶️ Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds Rare • Premium • Fruity Heat The Red Scotch Bonnet originated from Jamaica, is one of the world’s most recognizable hot peppers, loved for its unique shape, bright color, and unmistakable Caribbean heat. Known as the fiery cousin of the habanero, this pepper delivers a bold blend of fruitiness and smoky spice that’s perfect for adventurous growers and cooks alike. With colorful relatives like Yellow and Orange Scotch Bonnets, this chile pepper variety stands out for its striking color and intense flavor profile. 🌿 Plant Characteristics Scotch Bonnet pepper plants are compact yet vigorous, often growing 3–4 feet tall and producing a bountiful harvest of short, bonnet-shaped pods about 1½ inches long. The peppers ripen from green → orange → vivid red, with a signature wrinkled surface and glossy finish. Expect slightly later maturity from the red scotch bonnet chile pepper than some other hot peppers, but the reward is worth the wait, these plants deliver consistent yields of vibrant, high-heat fruit. 🌶️ Heat Level: Medium-hot (100,000-350,000 SHU) 🍊 Flavor: Fruity, Spicy, citrus-like flavor 🌼 Growth Habit: Bushy highly productive 🌱 Growing Information Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained Soil: Rich, well-draining soil Temperature: •Thrives in warm climates •Protect from frost Fertilizer: Feed regularly during growing season 🌿 Growth & Yield •Excellent for container growing and greenhouse production •Can also be grown indoors in bright conditions 🍽️ Culinary Uses These peppers are a staple for anyone who loves: •Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine •Fruity hot sauces and marinades •Spicy seafood and grilled meats •Fermenting or drying for seasoning blends 🌱 Cultivation information: Plant Type: Vegetable Height: 3-4 ft Fruit Size: Pea-sized orange peppers Grows Best In: Full Sun Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days Growth Type: Spring Seedling Spacing: Sow 24-36" apart in rows Support: May require light staking for heavy fruit loads. Scoville scale: 150,000–350,000 Scoville Units