The Scotch Bonnet Chilli Pepper is a world-renowned hot pepper, highly prized for its intense heat and unique fruity, aromatic flavour. It is a versatile choice for Caribbean, West African, and South-East Asian cuisines.

Plant Characteristics

• Appearance: Produces distinctive, wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits that ripen from green to a vibrant red or orange.

• Heat Level: Very hot, with a Scoville Heat Rating of 100,000–350,000 SHU.

• Growth Habit: A compact, bushy plant that is perfect for smaller spaces.

• Dimensions: Reaches a fully grown height and spread of 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm.

Growing & Care

• Planting Position: Thrives in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot. In cooler climates, growing in a greenhouse or polytunnel is recommended to maximise production.

• Suitability: Ideal for containers, grow bags, greenhouses, polytunnels, patios, and kitchen gardens.

• Watering & Feeding: Requires regular watering and feeding with a high-potash fertiliser once flowers appear.

• Harvesting: Fruits should be harvested once they have fully changed colour to ensure the best heat and flavour.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8