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Look at these gorgeous green chilli peppers coming in strong! Their deep green and twisted shape are a reminder that spice is on the way! Vibrant green peppers growing densely on a leafy plant. The peppers have a distinctive wrinkled surface, resembling varieties known for their heat, such as habaneros or ghost peppers. Their thick, […]
Habanero peppers are widely known for their intense heat and distinctive fruity flavor, but before these fiery chilies develop, they start as delicate and beautiful flowers. The Habanero flower, often overlooked in favor of its spicy fruit, plays a crucial role in the pepper’s life cycle and adds a touch of elegance to the garden. […]
I have grown Habanero Chocolate in my garden in 2024 and again in 2025, when it was my best performer. I grew plants in the ground and in pots. In the ground they reach about half a metre; in pots they stay a little shorter. The pods start green and ripen to a deep brown. […]
Habanero Chocolate, also sold as Chocolate Habanero or Congo Black, is a Capsicum chinense habanero that ripens from green to a deep brown. The name is about the colour of the ripe pod, not cacao. I have grown it in my garden in 2024 and 2025, both in the ground and in pots. In 2025 […]
The last harvest of peppers and tomatoes before the morning frost rolls in – early November edition.
As Halloween draws near, many homes are adorned with the classic symbols of autumn—pumpkins carved into spooky jack-o’-lanterns, leaves turning golden, and a slight chill in the air. But what if you could add an extra “kick” to your fall décor? Imagine mixing the warmth of pumpkins with the fiery flair of chili peppers: Bolivian […]
Ever been in a situation when a served dish was great and all, but there was something was missing – it just wasn’t #spicy enough? Here is a mandatory spice-it-up kit to remedy the situation – habanero and jalapeno with lots of chilli powder. p.s.: You know the saying – if it’s not spicy, I’m […]
Early habanero chilli peppers from the local garden doused in morning dew.
Sharing a couple of photos made during the preparation of Habanero Smoothie Hot Sauce with kiwi, raspberry, pineapple and lemon. Inspired by a Twitter post from @my pepper project. After all the ingredients were sliced they were ready for a blender. The initial taste was a bit too spicy, so we added a couple of […]
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