Plant Profile: Chilli

Bring a little spice to your garden and grow some Chilli!

Chillies are perfect for container growing and provide a great splash of colour in the garden. They are also a great plant to grow up for Christmas gifts.

Sowing:
Ideal to grow from seed or seedling in the garden or in pots.

Sunlight:
Full sun, well-drained soil

Watering:
In warm weather, keep chilies well-watered

Harvest:
Harvest regularly to promote more fruiting. Harvest chillies green when they have grown to a good size or wait for them to ripen to yellow, orange or red if preferred.

Varieties:
Birds eye, Black olive, Cayenne, Chocolate Bhutlah, Habanero Red, Catarina, Big Jim, Hungarian Black, Pequin, Red Cherry Hot, Serrano, Tabasco and so many more!