Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Plants

Grow your own Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Plants and enjoy one of the most recognizable hot peppers in Caribbean cuisine right from your home garden. These live Scotch Bonnet pepper plants are greenhouse-grown from seed and ship as healthy seedlings, ready to be established in warm garden beds or containers. Visit our Garden Bed collection to find one that works best for your home. 

As the plants mature, they produce bright yellow peppers with a distinctive bonnet shape and bold heat, making them a popular choice for hot sauces, marinades, and fresh cooking applications.

Plant Specifications

• Seedling Size at Shipping: 4+ inches tall
• Botanical Species: Capsicum chinense
• Mature Height: Approximately 4 feet
• Pepper Pod Size: About 3 inches 
• Pepper Color: Green, turning yellow at maturity
• Seedling Size at Shipping: 4+ inches tall
• Growth Habit: Bushy, productive plants with white flowers that attract pollinators
• Grower Experience Level : Expert
• Scoville Heat Units: 100,000–350,000

Heat & Culinary Use

Yellow Scotch Bonnet peppers are known for their intense heat and fruity flavor. They are commonly used in Caribbean and tropical dishes, including hot sauces, stews, salsas, and marinades. These peppers add bold heat and aroma to recipes and are a favorite among heat enthusiasts. Looking for more? Explore our entire collection of Live Pepper Plants.

Heat levels can vary depending on growing conditions and individual tolerance.

Growing & Care Information

Scotch Bonnet pepper plants thrive in warm temperatures and full sun. They grow well in:

• In-ground garden beds

• Raised beds

• Large containers with proper drainage

Provide consistent watering and allow peppers to fully mature on the plant for best color and flavor. Harvest peppers once they reach a vibrant yellow color.

For detailed growing tips, follow the care instructions included with your order or visit our Pepper Plant Care page.

Shipping & Quality Assurance

These Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seedlings are carefully grown from seed in our greenhouse and selected for shipping at a healthy, transplant-ready size. Plants are packed with care to arrive alive and healthy, ready to continue growing in your garden.

Looking for seeds instead? Check out our Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper Seeds & more in our pepper seeds collection. 

Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process

At Pepper Joe's, our live pepper plants are grown with care from the very beginning to ensure customers receive strong, healthy plants ready to thrive.

All of our pepper plants are greenhouse grown hydroponically in rockwool, allowing for consistent nutrition, controlled growing conditions, and strong root development. Many varieties are started as early as December, giving plants ample time to mature before shipping season begins in April.

Each plant is grown to a minimum height of 4 inches before being prepared for shipment. Prior to shipping, every plant is individually inspected by a member of our greenhouse team to ensure it meets our quality standards.

Plants are shipped in a protective mini greenhouse made from recycled material, specially sourced to help safeguard live plants during transit. This packaging helps maintain plant structure and reduce stress while traveling to your door. Check out our blog to learn more about how we ship live pepper plants.

If you have any concerns upon arrival, we encourage you to contact our team through our contact form, and we’ll be happy to help.

When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive

Your live pepper plants are shipped in custom packaging to protect them during transit. Some mild wilting after shipping is normal and usually resolves quickly.

Upon arrival:

• Gently unbox your plant and inspect it.
  
• The roots are surrounded by rockwool—a lightweight, soil-free growing material that helps retain moisture and protect the roots. Do not remove the rockwool.
  
• If leaves appear wilted, water your plant immediately and allow up to 24 hours for recovery.
  

Transplanting:

• Plant the rockwool end 2–3 inches deep into well-draining potting soil using a container at least 1 gallon in size.
  
• Water thoroughly after planting and allow excess moisture to drain.
  

Before moving outdoors:

• Soil temperatures should be 65°F or warmer
  
• Nighttime temperatures should remain above 55°F
  
• No risk of frost
  

Once conditions are right, harden off your new plants gradually by introducing them to outdoor conditions over several days before full sun exposure.

For detailed, step-by-step instructions, visit our Pepper Plant Care page.

If you have any concerns, please reach out through our contact form and our team will be happy to help.