Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
As the 2025 chilli growing season heats up, we’re excited to introduce a new member of the ‘My Chilli Garden’ collection — Dac, our thriving and beautifully developing Habanero Chocolate chilli plant. This variety is known for its rich, smoky heat and deep brown pods, often favored in hot sauces and spicy dishes that need […]
Crossing chilli plants is a fun (and surprisingly simple) way to create your own new chilli varieties. Here’s a quick how to guide on how it’s done. Important tips: Special Tips for Crossing Capsicum annuum × Capsicum chinense:
After weeks of cozy indoor life under grow lights, it’s finally warm enough to start moving the chilli crew outside! The sun’s out, the temperatures are climbing, and these little green warriors are ready to begin their next adventure — slowly hardening off in the fresh air. Getting them used to outdoor conditions is such […]
Some of our overwintered chilli plants got infested. Here’s an example of heavily infested chili plant with curled, damaged leaves. The white specks and small black insects suggest an infestation of aphids or whiteflies, both of which are common pests for chili plants. Aphids and whiteflies are common pests that can significantly impact the health […]
The 2025 growing season is officially underway, and we’re thrilled to share an update on our seedlings! With careful planning and patience, our garden is already showing promising signs of a bountiful harvest. In our latest batch, we have Bishop’s Crown and Naga Morich peppers sprouting alongside other exciting varieties. The seedlings are strong, with […]
With the 2025 chilli season already underway, it’s the perfect time to transform last year’s fiery harvest into rich, flavorful chilli powder! Whether you grow your own or source fresh chillies, making homemade chilli powder ensures maximum flavor, aroma, and heat. 1. Choosing the Best Chillies The first step is selecting high-quality chillies. Some of […]
This summer’s chili harvest brought us an abundance of fiery goodness, and what better way to preserve those flavors than drying? The vibrant mix of dried chili slices not only looks stunning but also holds intense heat and flavor for future culinary adventures. Dried chilis are incredibly versatile—they can be ground into spice blends, crushed […]
As the growing season wraps up, we’ve rescued our pepper plants to ensure every last pepper gets a chance to ripen. 🌶️ Carefully uprooted and with roots bagged for protection, they’re now indoors where they can continue maturing despite the chilly weather. This method is simple yet effective for saving your crop. Wondering what to […]
Mid-November raspberries? Yes, please! 🍇🌞 These resilient late bloomers are still clinging to the last rays of autumn sunshine, providing a fresh burst of sweetness well beyond the usual season. Nothing like a little surprise harvest just when you thought it was all over. Nature always has a way of gifting us when we least […]
Here’s our last harvest in early November 2024, with a beautiful assortment of fiery peppers. This colorful mix includes deep chocolate habaneros, fiery red ghost peppers, bright orange habaneros, and other varieties, all ready to bring intense heat to winter dishes. After months of nurturing and waiting, these peppers have ripened perfectly, displaying rich hues […]