Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
Urban gardeners around the world are discovering that a sunny balcony can be all it takes to grow a productive and beautiful chilli garden. This year, our own balcony is bursting with life – home to varieties like Habanero Orange, Habanero Chocolate, Bishop’s Crown, Naga Morich and Jalapeño – all thriving in containers, just steps […]
This season, our chilli plants are putting on a dazzling display, and it’s not just about the fruit. The 2025 growing season has brought an explosion of vibrant flowers from four powerhouse varieties: Jalapeño, Haga Morich, Bishop’s Crown, and Habanero. Each brings its own charm to the garden, and the blooms are just as captivating […]
Welcome to another entry in the My Chilli Garden collection for the 2025 season! Today, we’re featuring Habero, our Habanero Orange chilli plant that’s thriving nicely as the season heats up. The Habanero Orange is a classic among chilli lovers — known for its bright color and unmistakable fruity, citrusy heat. These chillies typically pack […]
This weekend marked next milestone in out garden – repotting day! After weeks of nurturing these young chilli seedlings under controlled conditions, it was finally time for them to stretch their roots into the rich soil of their new raised bed home. As chilli plants grow, their root systems quickly outgrow smaller pots. Repotting gives […]
Welcome to the 2025 growing season update from My Chilli Garden! Today, we’re introducing “Plani”, our Naga Morich chilli plant, a fiery addition to this year’s lineup. 🌶️🌱 Naga Morich is a legendary superhot chilli variety, famous for its blistering heat and distinct fruity, floral notes. With Scoville Heat Units (SHU) ranging between 1,000,000 and […]
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 […]
This season, we’re thrilled to reintroduce one of our favorite chilli cultivars — the delightfully unique Bishop’s Crown, affectionately named Kudzu. As part of our “My Chilli Garden” collection, Kudzu has taken root in its dedicated pot, proudly labeled and already pushing out vibrant green growth as we roll into spring 2025. Named for the […]
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 […]