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Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper Plant

8.95
  • - Spacing: 16 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 100
  • - At least 6–8 hours of sunlight
  • - Scores 100,000-325,000 Scoville heating units
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper Plant
Plant Features

Scotch Bonnet peppers produce 1–2-inch, lantern-shaped fruits with intense heat and a unique combination of sweetness and spiciness, making them a favorite for Caribbean dishes like jerk seasoning and hot sauces. Comparable to Habaneros but with a sweeter edge, these peppers mature from green to yellow, orange, or red and can be harvested at various stages. Plants offer big yields all season long, ensuring plenty of peppers for your recipes. Grown with our natural methods to nurture their strength and flavor, Scotch Bonnet Pepper Plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Transplant during any frost-free period when temperatures remain above 45°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply, allowing the soil's surface to dry between watering, with increased frequency on hot days

Fertilizer Protocol:

  • - At Transplanting: Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at a rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Mix it into the soil near the plant and water thoroughly. Apply once at transplant.
  • - First Flower Appearance: Use a phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizer (5-10-10) at a rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Apply 6–8 inches from the base and water thoroughly. Apply once when flowering begins.
  • - Every 4 Weeks Thereafter: Use a phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizer (5-10-10) at a rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Apply per plant and water thoroughly. Apply every 4 weeks thereafter.

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pruning is not needed

Pollination:

  • - Self-pollinating, but benefit from insect and wind or mechanical movement

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and cutworms
  • - Monitor for signs of bacterial spot or other diseases

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Cut fruits instead of pulling them to prevent plant damage

Storage:

  • - Store unwashed peppers in the refrigerator for up to a week
  • - Can be frozen for longer storage

Companion Plants:

  • - Basil: Improves flavor and repels pests
  • - Onions: Deter pests
  • - Carrots: Loosen soil for pepper roots
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When the fruits are 1-2 inches long
Production Time Multiple Pickings
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Green
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Open-Pollinated

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Great Buys

I bought 2 Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper plants and they came better than I expected. The plants are thriving and producing, definitely a great purchase.

From Adeyemi | August 20, 2023


Scotch Bonnet plants

The scotch bonnet plants came well packaged and were very healthy. The root ball of each of them clearly indicated they had been maturing for a while. I hardened them for a week or so and then put them in the ground. They are already starting to grow and look very healthy. Have ordered similar plants from other places online and these are by far the best ones so far. Looking forward to a bountiful harvest!

From tim | May 25, 2023


over the top great

first time buyer, very impressed with the plants and their packaging, very meticulous and all in great condition. Right now in greenhouse, a little more warmth and out they go outdoors. Love the plants, couldn't even get seeds to grow before finding this site. Will be back for more.

From Thyme | May 11, 2023


Pepper plant

Good service and plants reach really good conditions

From Udesh | March 24, 2023


Pepper plants

These r really doing well. flowers are preset soon there will be peppers. Love the care in packaging.

From vincent | July 02, 2022


GORGEOUS!

This gorgeous little plant is thriving!

From Tamara | June 01, 2022


Plants

Plants looked great and were securely packaged. Planted them the next day and they never wilted and have doubled in size in a week. I will order for GrowJoy again.

From Joan | May 06, 2022


Scotch Bonnet

Well packaged. Plants budding flowers in a month or so. Ready for some Pepper Sauce. Ya Mon!

From anonymous | July 15, 2021


Ay Caramba

Quick shipment, packaged well protected and all plants are happily adjusting to their new environment. Thank you

From Rhonda | September 30, 2020


Good looking pepper plant

It’s all ready for the garden. Arrived healthy and well established.

From Kathyjo | May 11, 2020


Healthy

Plants arrived fresh and strong. Looking forward to a great harvest this year.

From Amanda | April 03, 2020


Great service!

My pepper plants arrived promptly and in good order. I'm looking forward to them maturing so I can make hot sauce and delicious Caribbean meals!

From Jason | March 20, 2020


Scotch Bonnet 5/5

Plant was in excellent condition and perfectly packaged. Would highly recommend purchasing from Growjoy!

From Joseph | March 12, 2020


Growing nicely

In my Florida room getting ready to transplant to bigger containers, fertilized with fish emulsion and they doubled in size thanks for the heathy plants

From Paul | September 18, 2019


Great company

Awesome, fast delivery and great customer service

From radesh | July 22, 2019


Excellent!!!

Exactly what I wanted. My Scotch Bonnet plant was packed very well and arrived 2 days after I ordered it. Will always buy through GrowJoy. Thank You

From JAMES | June 21, 2019


Good plants

Good plants. One was damaged in the mail. Called and left a message. 4 days later a new plant arrived.

From William | June 21, 2019


Great plants

Just put into the ground last week. So far so good

From Frank | June 15, 2019


Perfect!

The plants arrived in perfect shape despite a long trip. The packaging was so good that I saved it in case I ever send a plant to a friend.

From robert | May 29, 2019


Beautiful! Packaging as always

One of my plants had a hard time in the process. They replaced it wanting to make it right. I didn't even complain as all the others were in outstanding shape. But they wanted to replace the one that suffered. The result was friggen awesome! This plant is killer! I can't wait for the scotch bonnet These peppers have all the flavor and heat you'll ever need.

From Darrell | April 24, 2019


Packaging Genius!

I've never bought plant seedlings online before. But the packaging on these babies is phenomenal! If they die it's all my fault. The seedlings are strong and healthy. Enough moisture to let them sit in a box after delivery for a few days. I didn't think it was possible to send live plants. These looked like they came right out of the nursery. I hope you keep on through the trouble at the time. You are AWESOME!

From Darrell | March 27, 2019


Ghost pepper

The plants came well packaged and in good condition. Very pleased

From Karen | May 17, 2018


Scott Bonnet

Great Pepper plants.

From tom | April 28, 2018


Scotch Bonnet...

I was very happy with how well the plant was packaged. The soil was still moist even after the plant’s long journey. The plant was shorter than I expected, but the main stem looks thick and strong. I can’t wait to eat a bunch of peppers this summer!

From anonymous | April 18, 2018


Scotch Bonnet Pepper Plants

Always perfect plants delivered

From anonymous | May 29, 2015


Scotch Bonnet Peppers

This is the second year I am purchasing my scotch bonnet pepper seedlings from GrowJoy. They arrived healthy and never missed a beat after being planted.

From Grace | April 30, 2015


Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper plant

Had to plant inside because it's too cold to plant outside. So far, they are doing great.

From Dawn | May 19, 2014


Product good, USPS not so good

USPS disregarded the "This side UP" stickers, and left it on its side over the weekend, so the pepper plants had a bend in them when they got to me. Other than that, the plants are healthy and should be just fine! Can't wait for some Scotch Bonnet peppers!

From Jared | May 12, 2014


Healthy Quality Hot Peppers

Very healthy Scotch Bonnet plant was delivered. I'M impressed with the shipping method.

From Barbara | April 24, 2014


Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper Plant

Great Plant

From Mildred | April 09, 2014


Gorgeous Hot Pepper plants

I ordered several different hot pepper plants. I was very surprised at the quality of them upon arrival. First of all, they were packaged in such a way that no harm had come to them in shipping. They were strong, mature plants that continue to thrive. I look forward to a bountiful crop this year and will definitely order from GrowJoy again for all my plant needs. Customer service was also very friendly and helpful.

From Beth | June 13, 2013


great shipping

My Scotch Bonnet Peppers came looking healthy and have been in ground over a week & look fine.

From Gerald | May 01, 2013


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