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Extremely spicy chili peppers with a fruity, smoky flavor and a similar Scoville index to habanero peppers of 100,000-350,000 SMU. Popularly used in Jamaican jerk seasoning.
Start inside in seed trays 8 weeks before transplanting. Harden off seedlings and set out after all threat of frost, ideally when night temperatures have reached 60°. Water transplants well. Only direct sow outdoors in very hot climates. Too little heat will inhibit germination and growth.
| Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds Growing Details | |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36” |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Spread | 12-24” |
| Height | 2-4’ |
| Germination Temp | 75-85°F |
| Light Required | Full Sun |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Days to Germination | 14-28 Days |
| Days to Maturity | 75-95 Days |
| Planting Zone | 3-13 |
| Flower Form | N/A |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Growing Season | Spring, Summer |
| Harvest/Blooming Season | Summer, Fall |