Orange Scotch Bonnet | Premium Freshly-Harvested Super-Hot Heirloom Pepper Seeds

The Orange Scotch Bonnet is a fiery Jamaican heirloom pepper named for its tam o’ shanter-like shape. Its 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units heat rivals a habanero, while sweet, smoky fruit flavors carry tropical citrus notes. Glossy, thin-skinned pods grow 1.5–2 inches wide and ripen from green to orange. Popular in jerk seasoning, sauces, marinades, and curries, it can be made mild by removing the inner membrane and seeds.

Germination: 21–28 days

Maturity: 75–100 days after Transplanting

Genus: Capsicum chinense

Quantity: 20 Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance: Produces uniquely shaped, wrinkled peppers resembling a traditional Scottish Tam o' Shanter hat that ripen into a brilliant, glossy orange.

Flavor & Uses: Striking balance of intense, searing fire with distinctively sweet, tropical fruit and citrus undertones; a mandatory ingredient for authentic Jamaican jerk seasonings, hot sauces, and Caribbean marinades.

Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, highly prolific heirloom plants grow 24–30 inches tall. Ideal for garden beds, raised plots, or patio containers.

Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost. Use a seedling heat mat to maintain warm soil for optimal germination. Transplant outdoors in late spring once nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F (10°C) in full sun and rich, well-drained soil.

Note: Always wear protective gloves when handling or cutting them to avoid severe capsaicin burns on your skin or eyes.

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