Troubleshooting Chilli Seed Germination: 3 Common Reasons and Bonus Trick!
Learn how to improve your chilli seed germination success with our guide. Troubleshoot the three most common issues and try a bonus trick for increased germination rates.
Top 10 Classic Chilli Varieties to Grow in 2023
While there are countless of new and exciting chilli varieties to choose from, let’s not forget some of the classics that you should grow!
Cayenne Chilli Peppers
What are Cayenne Chilli Peppers? Cayenne chillies are one of the most popular types of chillies in the world. They are part of the Capsicum Annuum species of plants. They are used in many different cuisines to add flavour and heat. Cayenne chillies are native to South America and are named after the city of …
10 Facts About Chillies!
Here are 10 facts about my favourite fruit, the Chilli! Here’s a small bonus fact…a chilli is in fact a fruit! 1. How do you spell Chili, Chilli, Chile? One of the earliest records of the name is in a Nahuatl (An Aztec language) dictionary from the 16th century where is is spelled ‘chilli’. [1] …
INSANELY hot fermented 7Pot Brainstrain Yellow Chilli Sauce
If you’re anything like me, you’ll love a scorching hot chilli pepper sauce, and you can’t beat fermented 7Pot Brainstrain Yellows; they certainly pack a punch. These chillies can range between 800,000 and a million on the Scoville scale! Adding Multiple Varieties of Chilli Peppers in a Sauce If there’s one thing I’ve learned in …
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10 Month Ferment, 7Pot Brainstrain Yellow and Pear Chilli Sauce
The health benefits of lactofermented foods have been known for thousands of years, but the flavours that result from a successful fermentation will take your hot sauce creations to a whole new level. Have a look at my YouTube channel for many more videos about fermenting chillies, and other spicy creations. Fermented Chilli Pepper Sauce …
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Spicy Ketchup Using a Slow Cooker with ChilliChump
Use the step-by-step guide below or click on the video to join me in making a spicy ketchup that the whole family will enjoy. I like to add super hot chillies to my ketchup for a bit of extra heat but choose a heat level that’s right for you and your family. I also like …
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Why Pot Up Our Chilli Plants?
There are a few things to take into consideration when deciding when and why to pot on your chillies. Your location, climate, sunlight hours and last frost date will have all played a role in when you decided to sow your seeds and they will also affect when you decide to pot them on. Having …
Wednesday Walkabout 2 Feb 2022
Join me for my Wednesday Walkabout, the first of 2022! This is a less formal kind of video than you would normally see on my channel. I take you around the homestead and show you what I have been getting up to. We also take a look at the wormery and talk about some plans …
When Should I Plant Chilli Seeds?
If you live in the northern hemisphere (north of the equator) for example North America, United Kingdom or Europe then generally January to February, in the southern hemisphere (south of the equator), July to August would be the perfect months to sow your chilli seeds. Some species can still be planted later but expect a shortened growing season.