Chinese pepper 'Scotch Bonnet'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Scotch Bonnet is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Scotch Bonnet requires a soil ph of 7.0 - 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Using a heat mat is best for peppers, especially hot peppers. Germination is approximately 5 – 7 days with a heat mat and up to 3 weeks without.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Scotch Bonnet about 56 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Scotch Bonnet is a tender plant.

The name comes from its resemblance to a Tam o’Shanter hat – traditional Scottish bonnet. ¹

Bonnet pepper, Boabs Bonnet, Scotty Bons, Bonney peppers, Caribbean red peppers

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