Take a browse through some of our most popular articles on growing chillies.
How You Can Grow Your Own Bell Peppers in Pots
It is really nice if you can harvest your own bell peppers in the backyard. Peppers are not cheap and being able to grow your
How to Grow Serrano Chili Pepper
The Serrano Chili Pepper, also known as Capsicum annuum longum, was originally grown in the mountains of Mexico. The name serrano, is derived from the
Growing Chillies Indoors: Easiest Chillies to Grow Indoors
Three Easy to Grow Chillies Daemon Red chili or Thai Chili is very suitable for growing indoors. These peppers are quite small, approximately five to
Chilli Plant Care: Caring for Sick Chili Plants
Pepper plants are usually a quite resistant, and they only require a minimal care. That is one of the reasons why many people love to
How to Make Mulch for Chilies
Mulching is usually an easy and simple process that prevents weed growth. Healthy chili gardens always preserve more water during hot days and also have
Wilting Chili Plants
If you notice wilting chili plants, you should pay attention as something is wrong! Sometimes, chili plants wilt because they’re baking in the hot, hot
Growing Pettie Belle Chillies
Pettie Belle chillies, as it is called in Africa or Bell Pepper in various other parts of the world, is a necessary addition to various
Bell Peppers – Growing and Uses
Growing Bell Peppers in your kitchen garden If you are passionate about growing chillies, then you would be definitely aware of the fact that it
Expert Guide to Growing Chillies
Growing chillies is a very rewarding process, but often it’s the simplest things that get in the way of a great chili harvest, follow the
How to Grow and Care for Jalapenos
Jalapeno is a type of hot pepper that comes from the same family of plants as cayenne and cherry. This popular pepper originally comes from
Gardening Guide on Growing Bell Peppers in Container
Bell pepper, also known as Capsicum anuum, is a must have vegetable crop in your garden if you live in a place with warmer climate.
How to Grow Bell Peppers with Mild Flavor
Sweet bell pepper enriched with vitamin C and vitamin A is an ingredient that you don’t want to miss in your cooking. The fruit with
Anatomy of a Chili Pepper
Chili is derived from the term chil given by the Arawak Indians who were the ones that first cultivated it. When Columbus first discovered the
How to Grow Chilies Indoors with LED Grow Lights
Many people like to have some organic chilies to add to their cooking. However, lets face it, you can’t keep spending money on organic chilies
How To Grow Chillies From Seeds The Eco-Friendly Way
Do you want to know how to grow chillies from seeds whilst also keeping the planet in mind? That’s great news! You’ve come to the
A Beginners Guide On How To Grow Banana Peppers
It’s fun to grow any kind of chilli pepper, but we have a soft spot in our heart for banana peppers. They are known to
How To: Everything You Need To Know About Growing Peter Peppers
Peter Peppers are a cutely named pepper that have a phallic shape, so they can be appreciated for both novelty value and flavour. Whether you
The Ultimate Guide To Drying Chillies
Thinking of drying chillies? You’ve come to the right place! In this article we have everything you need to know about what dried chillies are,
Troubleshooting: Pepper Plant Problems & How To Fix Them
Pepper plant problems are common and they can really scupper your growing efforts. Once you get your pepper plants in the ground or a pot,
Pickling Chilli: What, Why & How
If you’re topping up your storage cupboard, or you simply fancy a fun and wholesome afternoon kitchen activity, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve
Scorching Hot: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Worlds Hottest Pepper
Have you ever wondered about the worlds hottest pepper? Which pepper is it? How do they measure its heat? Is it safe to eat? In
Growing Chillies In Pots: Everything You Need To Know When You’re Starting Out
Are you thinking about growing chillies in pots? Yay! This is an exciting time. What’s not to love about the humble chilli? Even better, you’re
Growing Peppers – Tabasco Pepper
One of the world’s most recognised chillies is the Tabasco. It’s no doubt that Tabasco is most famous for the sauces that these chillies are
How to Grow Chillies from Seeds
One of the best ways to Grow Chilli is by starting from seeds. Seeds can be obtained from the chillies that you used in your
Growing Pepper – Habanero Chili
The Habanero chili is one of the worlds hottest peppers!!! The chili’s name derived from the name of the Cuban city of La Habana, which
Growing Chili – Bugs and Pests
So, you’ve bought (or saved) your Chili seeds, carefully planted them and provided the optimum growing chili conditions. However danger lurks in every corner of
Worlds Hottest Pepper – Naga Jolokia or Bhut Jolokia
The worlds hottest pepper is officially the Naga Jolokia also known as Bhut Jolokia. When translated in Hindi this means Ghost Chili which is also
Grow Chilli – Peter Peppers
You have to see this to believe it. Peter Peppers are a conversational piece to say the least!!!! The peter pepper chilli pods look like
Soil For Chilli Plants
Although chillies can be grown in many varieties of soil and we have compiled some of the best soil for chilli plants to get your
Chilli Plant Care: 7 Huge Mistakes To Avoid When Growing Chillies
Chilli pepper plants produce yummy, spicy fruits that can be used in all kinds of delicious recipes. That is, however, only if you get chilli
Hotter Than Hot: Everything You Need To Know About Growing Carolina Reaper
Over the last few years the Carolina Reaper chilli has found fame as its scorching 1,569,300 score on the Scoville scale found heat seekers from
Growing Chillies – Bhut Jolokia Worlds Hottest Pepper – Part 2
After a long week wait and constant watering the Bhut Jolokia Seeds a single sprout emerged. I was a bit upset to see just 1.
How to Grow Chillies – Bhut Jolokia Worlds Hottest Pepper – Part 1
This guide will follow the exact steps I took to grow the Bhut Jolokia. From obtaining the chili seeds to harvesting the first fruit. It
Growing Chili Secrets – Fish Emulsion Fertilizer
One of the biggest aids we have encountered when growing chillies is fish emulsion fertilizer. We recommend fertilizing the chili plant every 2 weeks up
How to Revive Wilted or Dehydrated Chili Plants
Gardening is known to boost your immune system, build you muscles, help you sleep better and protect your memory as you age – to name
Welcome to Growing Chillies
Growing chillies is easy and fun. Young kids to elderly people can grow chillies with minimal effort. Growing chillies does not require much time to
Everything You Need To Know About The Scoville Scale
If you love a spicy hot chilli pepper you have no doubt seen or heard of the Scoville Scale before. The higher the amount on