Scotch Bonnet Orange Pepper

Be sure to check out our Pepper Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow peppers at home.

Scotch Bonnet Orange Pepper has an incredible unique aroma and a surprising amount of heat. This pepper is known for its bold, intense flavor. It's distinctively sweet and fruity at the same time, followed by the searing spiciness that will awaken your taste buds. Scotch Bonnet is the perfect addition to any spicy dish, most often used in authentic jerk sauces. A Jamaican favorite, these small thin-skinned peppers change colors from dark green to red/orange. Capsicum chinense. 75-100 days to maturity

Peppers are in the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at bloom set. Peppers do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most vegetable seed. Peppers grow very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date.

If conditions outside are favorable, transplants may be planted directly from our 162 cell trays. If conditions are still too cold for planting peppers, transplants may be “stepped-up” to 4″ pots to allow more room to grow. Peppers can produce heavy fruits and will require some form of support to keep the plant upright. We recommend using the Florida Weave trellising technique that involves using stakes and twine along the row. This ensures that plants and fruits stay off the ground, reducing the possibility of disease and keeping fruits clean.

Scotch Bonnet Orange Pepper Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 2"-6"

Row Spacing: 3'

Days to Maturity: 75-100

Disease Resistance: None