Red hot

Hot pod

One of three types of chilli to emerge from a packet of Hot Caribbean Blend seeds. On their way to red.

Hot dish

Some like it hot

Battling to keep chillies and tomatoes happy when it's been so cold.

Home Spice

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Chilli non-machismo

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the only crop to do really well this year, given the rubbish weather and blighted soil, has been the indoor chillies. They're quite mild, but unless you're one of those boastful chilli-eaters, they still perk up any dish.

Getting chilly

Hot

Hotter than July

Getting Chilly

Ta to Mr G for the plants ; )