Welcome to Acqua Garden's Chilli Plants collection, where we offer a tantalizing array of spicy, easy-grow varieties perfect for gardens and pots. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice in the world of horticulture, our selection caters to everyone. From the super-hot Carolina Reaper to the moderately spicy Jalapeno, each variety is specifically chosen for its high yields, rich flavours, and growing ease. View all Vegetable Plants.
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Commonly Asked Questions
How to look after chilli plants in pots?
Chilli plants grow best with a mix of dry and moist conditions. Ensure the soil is well-draining and keep it moist but not waterlogged. It's advisable to water the plants judiciously, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between watering sessions.
Do chilli plants like sun or shade?
Chillies thrive in full sun and will produce more fruits if positioned in a sunny area with good airflow. Partial shade is less ideal and may lead to lower fruit production.
What month do you plant chillies?
January and February are the best months to start sowing chilli seeds indoors. You can sow seeds until the end of March, giving your plants ample time to mature and produce by the end of summer.
Should you pinch out the tops of chilli plants?
Yes, you should pinch out the shoot tips when they reach about 30cm (1ft) tall. This encourages the plant to produce more side-shoots, which can lead to increased fruit production.
Can I leave my chilli plant outside?
Yes, as long as there is no risk of frost. Ensure adequate drainage to prevent waterlogging and use black pots to help retain warmth in the soil.
Chilli 'Apache' is a compact, high-yielding variety known for its fiery hot fruits. Easy to grow, it produces an abundance of small, vibrant red chillies. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Chilli 'Armageddon' is an extremely hot and high-yielding variety known for its fiery flavour and intense heat. Perfect for growing in gardens, greenhouses, or containers, it provides a bountiful harvest of potent chillies ideal for cooking, sauces, and drying.
Chilli 'Basket of Fire' is a compact, bushy variety known for its prolific production of fiery hot fruits. Easy to grow, it produces an abundance of small, upright peppers that mature from purple to cream to orange to red. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Chilli 'Carolina Reaper' is the world's hottest chilli, known for its extreme heat and fruity flavour. Easy to grow, it produces an abundance of small, wrinkled red peppers. Ideal for experienced gardeners and spice enthusiasts.
Chilli 'Cayenne' is a well-known variety famous for its long, slender red fruits with a hot and spicy flavour. Perfect for adding a kick to your dishes, these chillies are easy to grow and thrive in sunny spots.
Chilli 'Hot Fajita' is a medium-high heat and high-yielding variety known for its vibrant red fruits and rich flavour. Perfect for growing in gardens, greenhouses, or containers, it provides a bountiful harvest of spicy chillies ideal for cooking, sauces, and salsas.
Chilli 'Jalapeno' is a popular variety known for its medium-sized, glossy green fruits with a spicy flavour. Perfect for adding heat to dishes, these chillies are easy to grow and thrive in sunny spots.
Chilli 'Joker' is a vibrant and eye-catching variety known for its colourful fruits and medium heat. Easy to grow, it produces an abundance of small, multi-coloured chillies. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Chilli 'Orange Spice' is a medium-hot and high-yielding variety known for its bright orange fruits and tangy flavour. Perfect for growing in gardens, greenhouses, or containers, it provides a bountiful harvest of tasty chillies ideal for cooking, sauces, and salsas.
'Chilli Prairie Fire' is a compact, ornamental variety known for its fiery hot fruits and colourful appearance. Easy to grow, it produces an abundance of small, upright peppers that mature from yellow to orange to red. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Chilli 'Scotch Bonnet' is a fiery variety known for its small, wrinkled fruits with intense heat and fruity flavour. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to your dishes, these chillies are easy to grow and thrive in sunny spots.
Chilli 'Super Fresno' produces medium-hot, bright red chillies. Perfect for adding heat to your dishes. Easy to grow and suitable for all levels of gardeners.