Chilli Garden

Everything we learn growing chillies at home: sowing, potting on, pests, overwintering and harvest, plus seasonal updates from our own patch.

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Simon’s garden · Slovenia

1st batch of 2020 season

January 28, 2020 by Simon

It was a rainy day on Sunday so we finally got around to getting the 1st batch of chilli seed into the dirt – 9 varieties, 84 pots. 🌱🔥🌶

Early habanero chilli peppers doused in morning dew.

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Early Habanero Peppers

January 20, 2020 by Simon

Early habanero chilli peppers from the local garden doused in morning dew.

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Chilli Garden During The Winter

January 18, 2020 by Simon

Here’s our chilli garden during the winter. It is gearing up for 2020 chilli pepper season! With the soil prepped and seedlings ready to go, we’re looking forward to a bountiful harvest. We’ve selected a variety of chilli peppers, from mild to super-hot, to cater to all taste preferences. This season, we’re also implementing new […]

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Habanero Chilli Powder

December 28, 2019 by Simon

Habanero chilli powder is an essential spice for those who crave intense heat and vibrant flavor in their dishes. Made from finely ground habanero peppers, this powder packs a punch with its fruity, citrusy undertones and an impressive heat level that can transform any recipe. Benefits and Uses How to Make Your Own Habanero Chilli […]

Red and Orange Habanero peppers with a pumpkin as a bonus

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Today’s pepper haul

November 14, 2019 by Simon

Today’s pepper haul. Most likely last one this year. Very solid for November 😉

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Poison in our food

November 12, 2019 by Simon

Update, 31 October 2026: this petition is from 2019. The EU has since banned chlorpyrifos: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/18 of 10 January 2020 did not renew its approval, and its use had to stop by 16 April 2020. Forwarding a petition to ban chlorpyrifos started by Avaaz. Dear friends, It’s the most dangerous pesticide […]

Green unripe chillies on plants pulled for upside-down ripening

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Annual Chilli Migration To a Warmer Place

October 21, 2019 by Simon

As winter approaches and morning frost sets in, it’s time for the annual chilli migration to a warmer environment. In 2019, we moved our chilli plants indoors to protect them from the cold. This process is crucial to ensure the peppers continue to thrive during the colder months. Among the varieties being relocated were our […]

Simon’s garden · Slovenia

Welcome

October 20, 2019 by Simon

Each chilli farmer knows how amazing it is to grow your own chillies. After having invested something into growing your own stuff, the taste and feel are different, better and much more rewarding as opposed to having them picked up from the nearest supermarket. So here it is, My Chilli Garden is a place for […]