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How Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide
Supplied as a packet of approximately 10 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.We were given a 'Goan Button' chilli by a friend of ours and enjoyed it so much that we saved the seed and are now growing it and offering it to you.
The chillis are not the largest but ripen to red in colour and have a bit of heat to them, with a lovely flavour. Can be successfully dried for later use.
We believe it may also be known as Bootaon and is popular for both Christian and Hindu cuisine. It is often used in Bardez taluka, Sattari, Bicholim and Assads in Goa and is commonly ground and used in masalas.
How To Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper & Sweet Peppers
Detailed advice on sowing and growing chilli peppers and sweet peppers - both inside and outside.
How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 1 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers in the first few months.
How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 2 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers as the season progresses.
How To Sow & Transplant Chilli Peppers, Sweet Peppers & Aubergines (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen explaining how to sow and then transplant chilli and sweet peppers. The same technique can also be used for aubergines.
Chilli Jam Recipe
Stephen's recipe for making delicious chilli jam. A very versatile recipe that can be used for making chilli jams of all heats - or even sweet pepper jam.
Chilli Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for chilli sauce. Experiment with different varieties of chilli peppers to get just the right amount of heat for your tastebuds.
Chilli Pepper & Sweet Pepper Heat Guide
A guide to the heat levels of sweet peppers and chilli peppers - from the cool to the volcanic. Also details on how Chilli Pepper heat levels are measured.