Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
If you’ve ever walked out to your chili garden, excited to see ripening pods, only to find soft, sunken, or leathery patches forming on them, you’ve probably run into Blossom End Rot (BER). It’s a common issue that affects peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, and other fruiting plants — and while it looks alarming, the good news […]
For many chili growers, the season ends when the first frosts arrive. But did you know you don’t have to start from seed every year? With the right care, chili plants can live for years, producing earlier and often heavier harvests each season. This process is called overwintering — protecting your chili plants through the […]
Urban gardeners around the world are discovering that a sunny balcony can be all it takes to grow a productive and beautiful chilli garden. This year, our own balcony is bursting with life – home to varieties like Habanero Orange, Habanero Chocolate, Bishop’s Crown, Naga Morich and Jalapeño – all thriving in containers, just steps […]