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Ways of using excess chillis – Number 3 : Cook with chillis

September 18, 2009Chilli Growing, Chilli Recipes, Using Chillis Standard

Yes, i know this is an obvious one but it really is amazing how many things you can use them in so i thought i would give you a couple of reminders of some of the recipes on here. Chilli Hot Chocolate – a delicious hot chocolate drink perfect for warming you at any time […]

Ways of using excess chillis – Number 2 : Freeze Them

September 15, 2009Chilli Growing, Using Chillis Standard

This is a nice and simple way to save your chillis for up to a year, simply put them in a zip-lock back and place in the freezer, alternatively you can de-seed them and then freeze them. They keep really well but they might go a little mushy when you defrost them it just depends […]

Ways of using excess chillis – Number 1 : Share them

September 11, 2009Using Chillis Standard

I know what you are thinking…Share them, why should i share them? I have spent the past 6 months watering, feeding and talking to (ok maybe not the last one) my plants why should i give the fruits of my labour away. The answer is simple, by giving a way a few chillis to friends […]

10 ways to use excess chillis

September 11, 2009Chilli Growing, Using Chillis Standard

If like me you went a bit crazy at the start of the season and planted way too many chilli seeds, then like me you will now have way too many lovely fresh spicy chillis and be wondering what to do with them. Well i have your answer – for the next few days i […]

Garden and harvest update 23rd August 2009

August 23, 2009Chilli diary, Chilli Growing Standard

This month has been really busy in the garden, there has been lots to harvest, the first chillis have been ripening nicely, the sweet peppers have been growing like crazy and i now seem to have a glut of tomatoes. I have mainly been using the tomatoes in salads and sauces as well as giving […]

First Chilli Harvest of 2009 (and a few pics)

August 4, 2009Chilli diary, Chilli Growing Standard

Well thanks to a little bit of sunshine in the last couple of days, a few of my chillis have ripened, unfortunately one of my huge spanish peppers had gone mouldy, i think it had been attacked by slugs so i will have to go on a slug hunt soon.[singlepic id=376 w=320 h=240 float=right] The […]

Growing Chillis Part 4: Watering and Feeding

June 1, 2009Chilli Growing Standard

Feeding and watering your chillis is a lot easier than you might think as chilli plants are quite hardy. Chilli plants like the soil to be moist but well drained so to get an idea for how moist the soil is, i usually stick a wooden bbq skewer into the soil and see how damp […]

It’s been 16 days since my last confession…i mean update

May 21, 2009Chilli diary, Chilli Growing, Other Vegetables Standard

I can’t believe it’s been so long since i posted on here, things are pretty hectic here and ive been busy working away on the new website in my spare time. the garden has also gone mad with the weather causing everything to shoot up and grow like crazy…well apart from the chilli plants which […]

Bargain Poly Tunnel

April 20, 2009Chilli Growing Equipment and Supplies Standard

Popped into poundland at the weekend to see what gardening goodies they had, i ended up picking up a couple of these polytunnels. they are 1.5m x 45cm x 45cm and cost…..you guessed it £1. I was suprised at how sturdy they were for the money so im currently giving them a trial at warming […]

Upside down Tomato Planter

April 6, 2009Chilli Growing, Chilli Growing Equipment and Supplies, Other Vegetables Standard

I’ve seen upside down tomato planters kicking around in shops and online but they were quite expenisve so i decided to try and make my own. I guess it will work for chillis to and as i am probably going to run out of space on the greenhouse floor i think ill try it with […]

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