{"id":4587704287347,"title":"Pepper Seeds - Hot - Scotch Bonnet - Red","handle":"pepper-seeds-hot-scotch-bonnet-red","description":"\u003cp\u003e90-100 days. Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense.\u003c\/em\u003e Non-GMO. Originally from Jamaica and now popular all around the world, Scotch Bonnet Red hot peppers seeds grow an incredibly delicious smoky flavor while also possessing an extreme heat that has resulted in it being labeled as one of the hottest peppers. Closely related to the habanero, Scotch Bonnet Red hot peppers are known for their small wrinkly appearance (and with a bonnet shape that gives the variety its name). 100,000-350,000 SHU. ~5,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonney peppers, Caribbean red peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-11 (Perennial 9-11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to fungus, leaf spotting, and root rot in poorly drained soil. Also watch for aphids, white flies, and cut worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, turning to a very bright red when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Scoville:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100,000-350,000 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s recommended to start the seeds indoors in early spring, sowing them 1\/4” deep and keeping them moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds typically germinate within three weeks. Once the seeds have sprouted, they can be moved into either larger pots or directly into the rich soil of a vegetable garden (with at least 24” of spacing between the individual plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers are an excellent addition to any vegetable garden, particularly if you have a taste for incredibly hot peppers. More short and bushy than some other pepper varieties, it’s important to leave sufficient space between individual plants to allow plenty of room for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eRated between 100,000 and 350,000 on the Scoville scale, these little peppers are extremely hot but with a rich and smoky flavor that makes them a popular ingredient in Caribbean cuisine. They are also sometimes dried for use in chili powders and also incorporated into hot sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese peppers will only grow to be about 1 1\/2” in length even at full maturity, but will be packed with extreme heat and flavor nevertheless. Peppers will initially be green, but will turn a brilliant red color as they ripen and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most types of peppers, it’s often best to snip the fruit from the plant with shears (leaving a small amount of stem behind on the plant) while also trying to minimize skin contact with the peppers themselves due to the high levels of capsaicin contained in the flesh of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Scotch Bonnet peppers, it’s highly recommended that you wear gloves when harvesting them (and also avoid touching your face or eyes until you’ve thoroughly washed your hands after handling them).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e. (90-100 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known widely as Bonney peppers or Caribbean red peppers, the Scotch Bonnet hot pepper is one of the most internationally cherished cultivars of hot pepper ever.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Africa and having since naturalized through the Caribbean, Red Scotch Bonnet is a spicy staple to many jerk chickens and rated at a fiery 100,000-350,000 SHU per pepper.\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg - Packet Seeds - Approximately 60 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.25 oz - Packet Seeds - Approximately 850 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale Seeds - Approximately 3,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale Seeds - Approximately 13,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 54,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Scotch Bonnet Red hot pepper seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","published_at":"2020-11-19T09:50:52-07:00","created_at":"2020-09-17T15:44:41-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["100-109 Days","Annual","Full Sun","Green","Heirloom","Hot","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Pepper","Red","Seeds","veg_pepper","Vegetable","Warmer"],"price":279,"price_min":279,"price_max":20833,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32033604042867,"title":"500 Mg Packet","option1":"500 Mg Packet","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"49123","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15502418051187,"product_id":4587704287347,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-12-01T13:38:35-07:00","updated_at":"2020-12-01T16:52:42-07:00","alt":"red scotch bonnet pepper","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/pepper-red-scotch-bonnet-wm-opt_1.jpg?v=1606866762","variant_ids":[32033604042867,32033604075635,32033604108403,32033604141171,32033604173939]},"available":false,"name":"Pepper Seeds - 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Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense.\u003c\/em\u003e Non-GMO. Originally from Jamaica and now popular all around the world, Scotch Bonnet Red hot peppers seeds grow an incredibly delicious smoky flavor while also possessing an extreme heat that has resulted in it being labeled as one of the hottest peppers. Closely related to the habanero, Scotch Bonnet Red hot peppers are known for their small wrinkly appearance (and with a bonnet shape that gives the variety its name). 100,000-350,000 SHU. ~5,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonney peppers, Caribbean red peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-11 (Perennial 9-11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to fungus, leaf spotting, and root rot in poorly drained soil. Also watch for aphids, white flies, and cut worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, turning to a very bright red when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Scoville:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100,000-350,000 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s recommended to start the seeds indoors in early spring, sowing them 1\/4” deep and keeping them moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds typically germinate within three weeks. Once the seeds have sprouted, they can be moved into either larger pots or directly into the rich soil of a vegetable garden (with at least 24” of spacing between the individual plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers are an excellent addition to any vegetable garden, particularly if you have a taste for incredibly hot peppers. More short and bushy than some other pepper varieties, it’s important to leave sufficient space between individual plants to allow plenty of room for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eRated between 100,000 and 350,000 on the Scoville scale, these little peppers are extremely hot but with a rich and smoky flavor that makes them a popular ingredient in Caribbean cuisine. They are also sometimes dried for use in chili powders and also incorporated into hot sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Peppers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese peppers will only grow to be about 1 1\/2” in length even at full maturity, but will be packed with extreme heat and flavor nevertheless. Peppers will initially be green, but will turn a brilliant red color as they ripen and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most types of peppers, it’s often best to snip the fruit from the plant with shears (leaving a small amount of stem behind on the plant) while also trying to minimize skin contact with the peppers themselves due to the high levels of capsaicin contained in the flesh of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Scotch Bonnet peppers, it’s highly recommended that you wear gloves when harvesting them (and also avoid touching your face or eyes until you’ve thoroughly washed your hands after handling them).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Scotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e. (90-100 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known widely as Bonney peppers or Caribbean red peppers, the Scotch Bonnet hot pepper is one of the most internationally cherished cultivars of hot pepper ever.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Africa and having since naturalized through the Caribbean, Red Scotch Bonnet is a spicy staple to many jerk chickens and rated at a fiery 100,000-350,000 SHU per pepper.\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eScotch Bonnet Red Hot Pepper Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 mg - Packet Seeds - Approximately 60 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.25 oz - Packet Seeds - Approximately 850 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale Seeds - Approximately 3,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale Seeds - Approximately 13,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 54,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Scotch Bonnet Red hot pepper seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n"}