Chocolate Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds
Chocolate Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Intermediate
- Plant Size: 4 ft.
- Pod Size: 2 in.
- Origin: Jamaica
- Species: Chinense
- SHU: 150,000-250,000
Description:
Description:
🌶️ Chocolate Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds – Fruity, Smoky & Hot (150,000–250,000 SHU)
The Chocolate Scotch Bonnet is a rich, smoky twist on the classic Scotch Bonnet flavor. With its deep brown, chocolate-colored pods and signature bonnet shape, this variety brings an unforgettable mix of fruitiness, earthiness, and heat, making it a favorite in Caribbean, Jamaican, and West African cooking.
Plants grow up to 4 feet tall and are impressively productive, producing 1–2 inch pods that ripen from green to a dark cocoa brown. The flavor is warm and aromatic, combining sweet fruit notes with a smoky depth that's perfect for hot sauces, jerk marinades, fiery salsas, stews, and Caribbean-style pepper blends. These tall, productive plants can thrive in one of our Raised Garden Beds, which help maximize warmth and root space throughout the season.
At 150,000–250,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), this pepper is firmly in the "hot” category, a level comparable to the hottest traditional Scotch Bonnets but with that beloved earthy cocoa undertone. If you love complex flavor and full-bodied heat, this variety delivers in every bite.
🌱 Pepper Details
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Species: Capsicum chinense
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Heat Level: Very Hot (150,000–250,000 SHU)
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Flavor: Fruity, smoky, earthy, slightly sweet
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Plant Height: Up to 4 ft tall
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Fruit Size: 1–2 inches wide, classic bonnet shape
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Color Progression: Green → Deep Chocolate Brown
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Best Uses: Hot sauces, jerk marinades, Caribbean dishes, stews, salsas, pepper powders
🔥 Why Grow Chocolate Scotch Bonnets?
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One of the best-tasting Scotch Bonnet variants
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Adds depth and richness to sauces and marinades
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Perfect for recreating authentic Caribbean heat
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High-yielding plants ideal for home growers
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Rare, visually striking, and flavor-forward
Give your Scotch Bonnet seeds their strongest start with our Grow Supplies Collection, stocked with heat mats, seed starting trays, and plant labels.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
