{"product_id":"chilli-scotch-bonnet-seeds","title":"Chilli, Scotch Bonnet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Bonnet chillies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack: 15 seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefinitely not for the faint‑hearted, reaching around 350,000 on the Scoville scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dating back to the 1700's these small, lantern‑shaped fruits (typically 2.5–4cm long) pack intense heat and a strong, fruity aroma. Removing the seeds can help reduce the spice, but even then they remain seriously fiery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA staple of Caribbean cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e, Scotch Bonnets originate from Jamaica and are prized for their distinctive flavour — hot, yes, but also sweet, tropical and deeply aromatic. They’re essential in jerk seasoning, hot sauces and marinades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants are naturally bushy and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching around 50cm tall, making them ideal for pots, greenhouses or a sunny patio. Like most chillies, they thrive in warmth, consistent watering and regular feeding once flowering begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow: February to April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 7 - 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: July to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 50cm | Spread: to 50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHalf Hardy annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull Sun \/ Greenhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing chillies, check out our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e growing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009408098568,"sku":"UK Plant Passport | A: Capsicum chinense | B: 143722 | C: 86911 | D: GB","price":1.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Chilli_Scotch_Bonnet_Gaby_Fitz_Shutterstock.jpg?v=1767020877","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/chilli-scotch-bonnet-seeds","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}