Month: April 2024

All the colours of a Bolivian Rainbow
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Bolivian Rainbow

Few chili varieties can claim to be both a visual masterpiece and a culinary delight, but the Bolivian Rainbow chili effortlessly achieves this distinction. This striking plant, celebrated for its stunning color palette and fiery fruits, is a favorite among chili enthusiasts and ornamental gardeners alike. As the name suggests, the most distinctive feature of […]

Habanero Chocolate (Capsicum chinense)
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Habanero Chocolate

Habanero Chocolate, also sold as Chocolate Habanero or Congo Black, is a Capsicum chinense habanero that ripens from green to a deep brown. The name is about the colour of the ripe pod, not cacao. I have grown it in my garden in 2024 and 2025, both in the ground and in pots. In 2025 […]