Our late-season chilli harvest is in: a colourful mix of reds, oranges, yellows and chocolate pods. Now it’s drying time for flakes and homemade powder to last through winter.
Posts tagged: 2026
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Honey Chilli Ribs
Slow-roasted pork ribs where sweet honey meets soy, garlic, lemon and a proper dose of chilli heat, then the whole thing goes low-and-slow until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the edges turn into a glossy, caramelised chilli glaze. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends or a weekend barbecue, these honey chilli ribs are guaranteed […]
Mid-March 2026: Hot Pepper Year Update
We’re deep into March 14, 2026, and the Year of the Hot Pepper (thanks to the National Garden Bureau spotlighting Capsicum this year) is firing in full power. In our part of Europe, with chilly winters, variable springs, and that classic last frost risk around mid-April (with averages Apr 11–20), timing is everything for strong […]
Chilli sowing season 2026
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.
2026 the Year of the Hot Pepper
The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has officially declared 2026 the Year of the Hot Pepper which spotlights hot peppers (genus Capsicum) as the 2026 edible crop of the year, joining other featured plants like azaleas, ficus, crocus, impatiens, and sedum. This non-profit, founded in 1920, chooses standout crops annually to inspire gardeners, and hot peppers […]
Happy New Year 2026
To all our passionate chili enthusiasts, friends and family – wishing you an incredible New Year filled with joy, success, and bountiful harvests! May your chili plants thrive, your peppers flourish, and the happy growing continue into an even spicier 2026! Read the full season in my Garden Diary 2025.
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