St. Lucia Gros Islet Scotch Bonnet - Hot Pepper Seeds

St. Lucia Gros Islet Scotch Bonnet

Scoville Heat Units (SHU): Typically 150,000–350,000 SHU, in classic Scotch Bonnet territory.

Flavour Profile: Bright, tropical Scotch Bonnet flavour with strong fruitiness and a clean, searing burn ideal for Caribbean sauces and jerk marinades.

Origin: A landrace‑type Scotch Bonnet from the Gros Islet area of Saint Lucia, selected and shared by growers and later offered by Texas Hot Peppers and others.

Species: Capsicum Chinense.

Plant Description: Productive plants bearing bonnet‑shaped pods with pronounced lobes that ripen from green to rich yellow‑orange or red depending on selection, thriving in warm, sunny conditions.