Author: Chilli farmer

Bolivian Rainbow chili flower
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Bolivian Rainbow chili flower

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 😉

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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
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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 […]

Chilli peppers waiting on the sidelines
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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 […]

Starting a new garden
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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 […]