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.
The preparation for chilli sowing season 2026 has begun, with careful planning based on past seasons’ performance. Seed selection and organization aim for a balanced variety of heat levels. Emphasizing quality over quantity, the focus is on strong growth through proper timing and conditions for successful germination and harvest.
As the last warm days of the season fade, it’s harvest time and for chilli growers, that means baskets full of fiery, colorful pods. Red jalapeños, golden habaneros, deep chocolate peppers each one bursting with flavor and heat. But when the plants start to slow and frost creeps closer, every grower faces the same question: […]
This guide offers five effective methods for preserving chillies at home: drying, fermenting, pickling, freezing, and making chilli oil or pastes. Each technique enhances flavour and shelf life, allowing for year-round enjoyment of homegrown chillies. Practical tips ensure successful preservation, transforming seasonal harvests into lasting culinary staples.
Chilli peppers are technically perennials in their native tropical climates, but in cooler regions, they’re often grown as annuals and discarded after the first frost. Overwintering them, bringing plants indoors or protecting them through the cold months, lets you enjoy an earlier, heavier harvest the following year. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how […]
October is one of the most rewarding months for chilli growers. The long summer sun has done its work, and now the plants are heavy with pods in every shade of fire – from deep greens and chocolate browns to sunset oranges and fierce reds. This month’s harvest is proof that the chilli garden pays […]
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 […]
This season, our chilli plants are putting on a dazzling display, and it’s not just about the fruit. The 2025 growing season has brought an explosion of vibrant flowers from four powerhouse varieties: Jalapeño, Haga Morich, Bishop’s Crown, and Habanero. Each brings its own charm to the garden, and the blooms are just as captivating […]
Seeing your beloved chilli plant snapped at the base can feel like a small gardening tragedy. Whether it’s from wind, pests, or a rogue football, a broken main stem doesn’t always mean the end. With some quick action and care, you can give your plant a second chance. Here’s a detailed, practical guide to help […]