As summer temperatures rise it's the perfect conditions for growing chilli peppers. At Riverside we've got an explosive collection of chilli plants for you to experiment with.
From the relatively mild Loco (at 24,000 Scovilles) to the formidable Moruga Scorpion (at over 2 million Scovilles), we dare you to grow one of these exceptionally hot peppers!
Chillies require the same conditions as tomatoes: Sunny, sheltered conditions with plenty of water. Happy on a sunny windowsill or a sheltered spot in the garden.
Perfect in pots
Chillies can be easily grown in a 5 litre (approx 8-10") pot in good quality multi-purpose compost. Regular feeding, once flowering commences, with a high potassium feed (such as tomato feed) ensures a good crop.
