Chilli plants and varietiesChilli plants are a popular plant for the home vegetable garden. Not only are chillies useful for many areas of cooking but colourful chillies are also make a great decorative plant. Chillies come in many different forms or varieties. Habanerois a hot chilli pepper that grows on a compact bush suitable for growing in a pot. Thai Bangkok Upright or Capsicum frutescens although larger growing is another suitable for growing in a pot. |
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How to grow Chilli PlantsChillies can easily be grown from seed. In cooler climates it is best to start seeds of indoors, in a hothouse or cold frame. Chilli seeds may be germinated by placing them between dampened kitchen paper in a zip lock bag or freezer bag. If the bag in placed in a warm position seeds will usually begin to sprout or germinate in 3-5 days. From here they can be planted into seedling trays or pots. Avoid planting outside until risk of frost is over. |
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