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Great site with wonderful pricing; I am looking to start a sensory garden for my young son (he has autism) and you offer a great array of seeds, plants and trees without spraying. You'll certainly be hearing from me very soon!
Rose Skye, Salisbury, Wiltshire
How Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide
Supplied as a packet of approximately 10 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.Developed in 1992 by our friends at the Chilli Pepper Institute of New Mexico State University (CPI), this Piquin type of Chilli is just as useful as an ornamental as it is for conventional use.
Plants are literally covered in hundreds of erect fruits around 1" (2 cm) long which ripen from purple to yellow to orange and lastly to red; as they ripen over a period of time the effect is quite stunning with the plant displaying a multitude of colours all at the same time. With a reasonably spicy kick these Chillis are sure to cheer up all sorts of dishes both with colour and heat.
The plant has a compact and very bushy habit, growing to around 3 feet (90 cm) tall with a similar spread. It also makes an excellent ornamental pot plant when confined by growing in a smaller container; in Mexico and the US pots of fruiting ornamental varieties such as this are popular Hallowe'en, Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts.
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.
Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe
A quick and simple recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts that also works with cabbage, kale and other brassicas.
Thai Chilli Sauce Recipe
An easy recipe for Thai chilli sauce. Mild, medium, or hot - it depends on the chillies you use.
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
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.