Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
The Chilli Garden category provides updates from our garden, sharing insights and experiences. Discover best practices, DIY projects, and advices to help your green chilli space flourish.
As the 2025 chilli growing season heats up, we’re excited to introduce a new member of the ‘My Chilli Garden’ collection — Dac, our thriving and beautifully developing Habanero Chocolate chilli plant. This variety is known for its rich, smoky heat and deep brown pods, often favored in hot sauces and spicy dishes that need […]
This season, we’re thrilled to reintroduce one of our favorite chilli cultivars — the delightfully unique Bishop’s Crown, affectionately named Kudzu. As part of our “My Chilli Garden” collection, Kudzu has taken root in its dedicated pot, proudly labeled and already pushing out vibrant green growth as we roll into spring 2025. Named for the […]
After months of careful overwintering, our chilli plants are officially back in action—now entering its third growing season with fresh, vibrant green shoots! Overwintering chilli plants can be a bit of a gamble. As temperatures drop and daylight fades, these heat-loving plants slow down dramatically. Some even appear lifeless, shedding their leaves and halting growth […]
Crossing chilli plants is a fun (and surprisingly simple) way to create your own new chilli varieties. Here’s a quick how to guide on how it’s done. Important tips: Special Tips for Crossing Capsicum annuum × Capsicum chinense:
After weeks of cozy indoor life under grow lights, it’s finally warm enough to start moving the chilli crew outside! The sun’s out, the temperatures are climbing, and these little green warriors are ready to begin their next adventure — slowly hardening off in the fresh air. Getting them used to outdoor conditions is such […]
Some of our overwintered chilli plants got infested. Here’s an example of heavily infested chili plant with curled, damaged leaves. The white specks and small black insects suggest an infestation of aphids or whiteflies, both of which are common pests for chili plants. Aphids and whiteflies are common pests that can significantly impact the health […]
The 2025 growing season is officially underway, and we’re thrilled to share an update on our seedlings! With careful planning and patience, our garden is already showing promising signs of a bountiful harvest. In our latest batch, we have Bishop’s Crown and Naga Morich peppers sprouting alongside other exciting varieties. The seedlings are strong, with […]
As the new growing season begins, our chilli plants are off to a strong start! The first seedlings have emerged from the soil, standing tall with their delicate green leaves glistening under the morning dew. These young plants represent the promise of a bountiful harvest, and with careful attention, they will soon flourish into productive […]
As the chill of winter recedes, it’s time to ignite the chilli-growing passion for 2025! This year, our setup includes freshly prepared trays filled with high-quality germination soil, a lineup of exciting seeds like Habanero Orange and Chocolate, Carolina Reaper, Naga Morich, Jalapeño, Bishop’s Crow and more, along with tools to monitor temperature and humidity […]
As the growing season wraps up, we’ve rescued our pepper plants to ensure every last pepper gets a chance to ripen. 🌶️ Carefully uprooted and with roots bagged for protection, they’re now indoors where they can continue maturing despite the chilly weather. This method is simple yet effective for saving your crop. Wondering what to […]