Scotch Bonnet Yellow Pepper Organic Seeds (Capsicum chinense) Fiery Caribbean heirloom producing bright yellow lantern-shaped pods with intense heat and fruity flavor; ideal for hot sauces and tropical gardens

Minimum: 15+ Seeds

Scotch Bonnet Yellow is not just hot. It is bold, tropical, and unforgettable. This Caribbean heirloom produces glowing yellow, lantern-shaped peppers loaded with intense heat and a surprisingly sweet, fruity aroma that sets it apart from ordinary hot peppers. If you love making your own hot sauce, crave authentic island flavor, or want a show-stopping plant in your summer garden, this one earns its space.

This is the pepper serious growers talk about. The heat is strong, but the flavor is what keeps you coming back.

Why Grow Scotch Bonnet Yellow?

🔥 Intense heat with rich fruity undertones
🌼 Bright yellow lantern-shaped pods
🌱 Highly productive plants in warm climates
🌶 Essential for authentic Caribbean hot sauce
🌿 Heirloom, open-pollinated genetics

Perfect for home gardeners, chefs, hot sauce makers, and anyone building a serious pepper collection.

Flavor & Heat Profile

Scotch Bonnet Yellow typically ranges from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. It is hot. Very hot. But unlike sharp, one-note peppers, it carries a sweet, tropical fruit aroma with hints of citrus and mango beneath the fire.

This balance of heat and flavor makes it a favorite for:

• Caribbean jerk seasoning

• Fermented hot sauces

• Pepper jams

• Spicy marinades

• Fresh salsa

A small amount goes a long way.

Plant Characteristics

• Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense

• Type: Warm-season annual

• Days to Maturity: 90–110 days

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches

• Pod Shape: Distinct lantern form

• Pod Color: Green to bright yellow

• Yield: Heavy producer in heat

Plants are sturdy and bushy, setting clusters of peppers once summer temperatures rise.

Growing Instructions

Scotch Bonnet peppers demand warmth and patience. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost date.

• Germination Temperature: 75–90°F

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Light: Full sun, minimum 8 hours

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in compost

• Ideal pH: 6.0–6.8

Transplant outdoors only when nighttime temperatures stay above 60°F. These peppers thrive in true summer heat and perform exceptionally well in southern gardens and long growing seasons.

Water consistently but avoid soggy soil. Mulch helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

For container growing, use at least a 3–5 gallon pot with rich potting mix and strong sunlight.

Harvest Tips

✔ Harvest when pods turn fully bright yellow
✔ Use gloves when handling
✔ Pick regularly to encourage continued production

The flavor deepens as peppers fully mature.

Garden & Culinary Value

Scotch Bonnet Yellow brings both visual impact and serious flavor to the garden. The vibrant yellow fruits contrast beautifully with deep green foliage, making it as ornamental as it is productive.

It attracts attention at farmers markets, in raised beds, and in backyard tropical gardens.

Ideal For

• Hot sauce enthusiasts

• Caribbean and island cooking

• Warm climate gardens

• Container growers with full sun

• Pepper collectors

• Zone 7–11 summer gardens

Organic Heirloom Quality

Our Scotch Bonnet Yellow Pepper seeds are:

🌱 Organically grown
🌿 Open-pollinated heirloom
🌎 Non-GMO
🧺 Selected for vigor and strong germination

If you want real heat with real flavor, this is the pepper. Plant it once and you will understand why it remains a Caribbean staple. Bright yellow, intensely aromatic, and unapologetically fiery, Scotch Bonnet Yellow brings the taste of the tropics straight to your garden.