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Habanero Chocolate (Capsicum chinense)
Chilli Pepper Varieties

Habanero Chocolate

The “Habanero Chocolate” chili variant is a deliciously spicy pepper known for its unique combination of heat and flavor. It’s named “chocolate” due to its rich, deep brown color when ripe, resembling dark chocolate. Also known as “Chocolate Habanero” or “Congo Black”. As one of the more unique peppers in the garden, it’s not only […]

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Chilli stuff

When it comes to the spicy stuff, our motto is that it is never too much and we need to be ready all the time, so chillies and other spicelaties stashed in almost every corner of our kitchen 😉

All the colours of a Bolivian Rainbow
Chilli Garden

All the colours of a Bolivian Rainbow

Here are the results of Bolivian Rainbow chilli flowers spotted back in early August. They really do make a colourful and bright addition to your garden – or your home, as they can also be grown indoors and will keep producing its colourful fruits continuously, all year round. Which also gave us an excellent idea […]

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Italian Cherry Bomb

The Italian Cherry Bomb pepper, much like the standard Cherry Bomb pepper, is a small, round chili pepper known for its mild heat and sweet, juicy flavor. It is commonly used in Italian cuisine, particularly for pickling, stuffing, or adding to sauces and salads. The Italian Cherry Bomb pepper belongs to the species Capsicum annuum, […]

Chilli peppers waiting on the sidelines
Chilli Garden

Chilli Peppers Getting Ready to go Into the Dirt

Next batch of chilli peppers waiting on the sidelines and getting ready to go into the dirt. As spring approaches, we’re is gearing up for a new season of chilli pepper planting. Our seedlings are thriving in their pots, ready for transplantation into the prepared garden beds. We’ve enriched the soil with compost, ensuring it’s […]

Seedlings of the 1st batch are down
Chilli Garden

Problems with the 1st batch of 2020

The first batch of chilli plants in 2020 faced several issues, including poor germination rates and slow growth and is still getting hit quite badly. Was away on a business trip for a couple of days and when I got back most of the plants were down. Do not know the exact reason yet, but […]