Chilli 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 is […]
Quick answer: To overwinter chilli plants, bring them indoors when nights drop below 10 °C, check them for pests, prune them (in autumn or at the end of winter) and keep them in a room that stays at 10 to 12 °C or warmer. A bright window keeps them slowly growing, a dark garage or […]
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 […]