Bolivian Rainbow chilli flower spotted. It is a stunningly beautiful plant with all the colours of a rainbow, all on one plant. But there is more,with 30-50k Scoville heat units, that’s four to twelve times hotter than a jalapeño, so these good looking ornamentals also pack a surprising punch 😉
Author: Chilli farmer
A decent harvest
Here we go. A decent harvest during a very tricky season of 2020. Although chillies are still warming up, there are lots of other goodies becoming available to cherry-pick from the garden: onion, beans, tomato, parsley, radish, salad, cabbage, cauliflower, zucchini/courgette 👍
Snails and Slugs
Snails and slugs are primarily pests of seedlings and herbaceous plants. In this rather cold and rainy season of 2020 which is a snail paradise, our chilli plants are being eaten and bitten all over the place :-/ These creatures primarily target seedlings and herbaceous plants, often causing significant damage to your chilli garden. Protecting […]
The First Harvest of 2020
Here we go, harvesting of potatoes and beans is starting gradually, while chillies will have to wait lots of additional weeks. Must admit that 2020 season is tough :/
Chilli peppers hit the dirt
The current batch of chilli peppers finally hit the dirt while the next one already chilling on the sidelines and getting ready to join.
Chilli Peppers Getting Ready to go Into the Dirt
Next batch of chilli peppers waiting on the sidelines and getting ready to go into the dirt. As spring approaches, we’re is gearing up for a new season of chilli pepper planting. Our seedlings are thriving in their pots, ready for transplantation into the prepared garden beds. We’ve enriched the soil with compost, ensuring it’s […]
The first chilli flowers in 2020
Chilli pepper season begins. Our over-wintered Carolina reapers began to bloom rendering first chilli flowers in 2020.
Starting a new garden
Starting a new garden is a rewarding adventure, filled with the promise of fresh vegetables, beautiful flowers, and a closer connection to nature. Try to never let your space lay fallow. Plant something 😉 Here’s a step-by-step guide to kickstart your gardening journey. 1. Choose the Right Location 2. Prepare the Soil 3. Plan Your […]
Hot sauce combo: Dulchilli Chilli Mix & Sweet and Smokey
Yet another set of Dulchilli hot sauces added to our hot sauce selection. It is homemade stuff not available in any store – it just happens we know a guy who can get it directly from the source. Sauce Chilli Mix is a combination of various chilli flavours, while Sweet and Smokey is a great […]
Progress report for 2nd batch of 2020 season
After lots of problems with the first attempts this season, we have managed to restart it successfully. Week #4 at 95% germination – Moruga yellow, Carolina Reaper, Jalapeno, Cayenne Corto, Habanero Red, 7Pot Primo Red, Lemon Drop Aji, Bolivian Rainbow and Bishops Crown all mostly up and running.