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Sweet Bonnet Pepper

Sweet Bonnet Pepper

All the fruity, tropical flavor of a habanero — with little to no heat.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Sweet

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    0–500 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum chinense

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to red

  • ⏳ Days

    85–100 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Sweet Bonnet is a unique pepper that delivers the signature fruity flavor of a habanero without the intense heat. This variety produces small, bonnet-shaped fruits that resemble traditional hot peppers but are much more approachable.

It’s a favorite for gardeners who want the complexity and aroma of chinense peppers without overwhelming spice, making it a versatile addition to both the garden and the kitchen.

Flavor & Heat

Sweet Bonnet offers a bright, tropical flavor with subtle citrus and floral notes, similar to a habanero but with little to no heat.

This makes it ideal for sauces, salsas, and cooking where flavor is the focus. It brings depth and aroma without overpowering dishes, making it perfect for a wide range of uses.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures are consistently warm. Like other Capsicum chinense varieties, Sweet Bonnet prefers full sun, warm soil, and steady watering.

Plants are productive and benefit from a long, warm growing season. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Harvest when fruits reach full color for best flavor.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from bold heat to pure flavor.

Sweet Bonnet represents the flavor side of superhots — all the tropical character of a Scotch Bonnet, without the burn.

It’s where heat steps back and flavor takes over.

From soil to scorch.