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Chilli, Chili, Capsicum or Pepper? Where the Confusion Really Comes From
Chilli, chili, capsicum, pepper, cayenne pepper - four or five words that get mixed up constantly in the kitchen and when buying plants. That's not on you: the confusion has...
Caring for Tomatoes Correctly: Watering, Position and Season-Long Care
From position and watering to feeding, supporting and pinching out - this guide walks you through the whole season and shows you what really matters for healthy, productive tomato plants.
Caring for Chilli Plants: Position, Watering and Feeding
Chilli plants need plenty of light, warmth, well-draining soil and a steady water supply without waterlogging. Feeding, pot size and position are adjusted to variety, growth and weather.
Pickling Chillies: Basic Vinegar Recipe and Variations
The easiest method for pickling chillies. Learn all about the brine, the method, shelf life and how to use them - so you can enjoy pickled chillies all year round.
Drying Chillies: Air, Oven or Dehydrator?
Thin-walled chillies can be hung up in dry air; for thick-fleshed fruit, a dehydrator or oven is easier to control. Only store them airtight once they are fully dry and brittle.
Harvesting and Ripening Tomatoes: How Green Fruit Turns Ripe
Tomatoes are ready to harvest once they show their variety's typical colour, give slightly and come off easily. Healthy green fruit can be picked before cold nights and ripened further at room temperature.
Making Chilli Oil Yourself: Recipe, Variations and Safe Storage
Homemade chilli oil in two versions - fresh and shelf-stable. We show you how it's done and what to watch out for. Let your creativity run free and make the perfect crispy chilli oil.
What to Do With Your Tomato Harvest? 10 Ideas
Ripe tomatoes can be eaten fresh, turned into sauce, passata, salsa or chutney, dried or frozen. Sort the harvest by ripeness and tomato type before processing larger quantities.