When can I take my chilli plants outside? I get asked this constantly at this time of year. If I had my way, I’d move them out sooner than I actually do. When the sun starts shining, I get itchy feet. It doesn’t matter how good your grow lights are, they’re never going to compete […]
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If your chilli plants look healthy but aren’t setting pods, or the leaves are lush and green but flowers keep dropping, there’s a good chance feeding is the problem. Not because you’re not doing enough of it. Usually because you’re doing too much, too early. I made that mistake for years. Loads of growth, very
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Leggy chilli seedlings driving you mad? Here’s exactly why they stretch, how to rescue them fast, and what to do so it never happens again.
Punchy, bright and ready in 15 minutes. This homemade kebab shop chilli sauce is made with cupboard staples and tastes better than anything from a bottle.
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You don’t need expensive gear to grow chillies at home. You don’t need a polytunnel. Here’s what you actually need and what you can ignore. People overcomplicate chilli growing. After decades of doing this and getting it wrong as often as getting it right, I can tell you that the chilli growing fundamentals are genuinely
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Starting chillies in winter isn’t madness. It’s just three things done right: warm compost, steady heat, and no drowning, so you get strong seedlings fast (even with snow outside).
Starting Chilli Seeds in Winter, get Healthy Seedlings Fast! Read More 🌶️
Why I ferment my imperfect cabbages into something brilliant: a kimchi recipe that works with wonky, homegrown veg
Authentic Kimchi from Homegrown Cabbage (Even the Ugly Ones) Read More 🌶️
It is that time of year again. I pick six chilli varieties each season for us to grow together, same plant and same timing, so we can compare progress through the season. If you want a guided way into chilli growing and a community to share results with, grab a kit and grow along. How
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Make chilli jam at home with fresh or dried chillies. Shaun’s tried-and-tested recipe. Customisable heat, clear steps, makes 4–6 jars.
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After years of cobbling together different solutions to monitor my greenhouse sensors, dealing with clunky interfaces, and paying through the nose for features I didn’t need, I finally had enough. So I built SpicyIoT – the monitoring platform I actually wanted to use. Why I Created SpicyIoT You know how it goes. You start with
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If you love the bold flavours and heat of jalapeños, you’re going to enjoy this. Today, I’m sharing my honey pickled jalapeño recipe using my very own CC jalapeño variety – a chilli I’ve been developing for years to be bigger, hotter and earlier to harvest than your typical jalapeño. Along the way, I’ll also
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This honey jalapeño recipe transforms ordinary peppers into an artisanal condiment that elevates everything from tacos to charcuterie boards. Why Honey Pickled Jalapeños Are Superior Honey pickled jalapeños offer a completely different flavor profile than traditional sugar-based recipes. The natural honey sweetness creates depth and complexity that sugar simply can’t match, resulting in gourmet pickled
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When it comes to hot sauces, I like to push the boundaries and experiment with some of the hottest chillies on the planet. This time, I’ve been working on a truly insane homemade hot sauce that’s been bubbling away in my fermentation setup since December 2022. This isn’t just any sauce, it’s crafted with the
This Homemade Sauce Uses 3 Killer Chillies…And It’s INSANE Read More 🌶️
