Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Scotch Bonnet Pepper is a warm-season annual pepper plant known for its compact growth habit and small lantern-shaped fruits. The plant produces green foliage and develops peppers that mature to red, orange, or yellow depending on the variety. It thrives in warm climates with long growing seasons and performs best in well-drained, fertile soil under full sun exposure. Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container cultivation in warm regions.

Features

• Warm-season annual pepper plant
• Produces small lantern-shaped fruits
• Compact bushy growth habit
• Suitable for containers and garden beds
• Adapted to warm tropical climates
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Jamaican Hot Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering with consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apar