Sow seeds in small pots and very shallow (about 5mm deep), Transfer to a larger pot when two leaves have developed, try not to touch the forming roots when re-potting to prevent accidental damage.Sow chilli seeds as early as possible (late winter for the hot varieties).Chilli seeds love hot weather so if you don’t have a heated glasshouse handy, grow them in a pot on the kitchen window sill for a bit of extra warmth.Soak chilli seeds overnight in warm water before planting OR gently sandwich between damp paper towel, place in a plastic bag and leave in a warm position for a couple of days to improve germination.Gradually harden off the plants for 10-14 days before planting outside. Transplant the seedlings into individual 9-l0cm pots when two true leaves have formed, and grow them on at around 16-18☌. Sow seeds at indoor temperatures of 18-21 ☌ in pots of premium seed raising mix. It is usually better to sow as early as possible, even July if you're growing very hot chillies, as they need a long warm season to crop well. You can sow seeds from August to October. The hotter the variety the longer the whole growing process will take (from germination through to ripening) so bear this in mind when selecting your preferred type. One of the hottest chillies you can grow at home is Carolina Reaper is, which is extremely hot. The following are all good reliable varieties of chilli: Even those labelled as ‘warm’ may be too hot for some people’s palates! While it is not always true, generally the smaller the Chilli, the hotter it will be. There are dozens of Chilli varieties ranging from warm through hot to XXXX. Their close relatives capsicums or sweet peppers, on the other hand, do better grown in the vegetable patch. Very hot Chilli varieties definitely grow better under cover, as this helps develop the intense heat, taste and flavour.Īlthough they can be grown in well-prepared, moisture-retentive soil, they usually crop better and more reliably if grown in pots. To ensure a reliable crop, chillies need a warm, sunny position outside or they can be grown in a glasshouse or covered structure.
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