Chilli Garden

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.

Home-grown harvest: Grapes and Tomato
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Home-grown Harvest

Nothing beats the vibrancy of a home-grown harvest. Today’s pick: juicy grapes bursting with sweetness and a massive, sun-ripened heirloom tomato that’s ready to be the star of tonight’s dinner. Growing your own food not only brings incredible flavors to your table but also a deep connection to nature. Every bite is a reminder of […]

Early Naga Morich Pepper
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Early Naga Morich Pepper

The Naga Morich, often regarded as one of the hottest chili peppers in the world, is a prized variety among chili enthusiasts. Here’s an early pod of the Naga Morich pepper, still in its green, unripe stage. At this point, the pepper is beginning to develop its characteristic bumpy, wrinkled texture—a telltale sign of the […]

Bishop's Crown Peppers
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Preparing to Harvest Bishop’s Crown Peppers

Harvesting Bishop’s Crown peppers, known for their distinct three-sided shape, is an exciting time for any chilli gardener. These unique peppers, named for their resemblance to a bishop’s mitre, are typically ready to be picked when they turn from green to a vibrant red, though some varieties might mature to a yellow or orange hue. […]

Preparing for the Tomato Harvest.
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Preparing for the Tomato Harvest

The moment when tomatoes start to ripen is one of the most exciting times in a gardener’s year. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato, picked fresh off the vine. Let’s explore the signs of a perfectly ripe tomato, the best harvesting practices, and how to make the most of your juicy […]

Making Homemade Chili Flakes
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Making Homemade Chili Flakes

There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning your garden’s harvest into a homemade spice blend. Recently, we’ve decided to take a bounty of dried chilies and grind them into my own chili flakes—a perfect way to preserve the heat and flavor of summer for the colder months. Step 1: Harvest and Dry Your Chilies Start by […]

A Colorful Bounty from the Garden
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A Colorful Bounty from the Garden

As the warm days of summer start to fade, gardeners everywhere are enjoying the fruits of their labor—literally! Harvest time is the most rewarding part of gardening, where the seeds you planted and nurtured finally yield a colorful bounty of fresh produce. Whether you’re growing vegetables in a small urban garden or on a larger […]

Green Tomato
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Green Tomato Giants in the Garden

Today, we’re talking about those beefy beauties that are still clinging to their green coats, waiting to ripen into the juicy red tomatoes we all love. If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, you’re familiar with the anticipation that comes with watching them grow. At this stage, your tomatoes are full of potential. Though they’re still green, […]

Chilli Peppers: From Pots to Garden Plots
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Chilli Peppers: From Pots to Garden Plots

Next round of chilli peppers have been moved from their pots into the garden! This transition is a significant step in ensuring they receive ample space and nutrients to grow to their full potential. As seen in the photo, each plant was carefully transferred, with their roots gently dusted in beneficial mycorrhizal fungi to aid […]

Sunflower Splendor in the Garden
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Sunflower Splendor in the Garden

As summer reaches its zenith, our chilli garden is graced with the radiant presence of a magnificent sunflower. Sunflowers are more than just ornamental. Their seeds provide nutritious snacks and can be used to produce sunflower oil. They also attract pollinators like bees, contributing to the overall health of the garden ecosystem. This particular sunflower […]

Growing Habanero Chocolate
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Growing Habanero Chocolate

Habanero Chocolate are known for their rich, smoky heat, these peppers are developing beautifully. The lush green leaves are a promising sign of a bountiful harvest to come. The Habanero Chocolate variety is one of the spiciest peppers, renowned for its unique flavor profile that combines intense heat with a subtle sweetness. I’m eagerly anticipating […]