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Chilli & Tomato Guides
Tomato Compost: What Soil Do Tomatoes Need?
Good tomato compost holds moisture, stays airy and lets excess water drain away. In a pot, clear drainage holes and a structurally stable compost are what really matter.
Supporting & Training Tomatoes: Comparing Your Options
Cordon tomatoes need a sturdy support system, while compact bush and patio tomatoes often get by with a cage or small stake. Tie in shoots loosely and check the ties regularly.
Identifying Tomato Diseases: Symptoms, Causes and Fixes
Blight, blossom end rot, whitefly or splitting fruit: we show you how to identify, treat and prevent the most common tomato problems.
When to Plant Tomatoes? Outdoors, Balcony and Greenhouse
Plant out before the last frost has passed, and a whole season's work can be lost. We show you the right time to plant - and how our young plants already take the waiting out of your hands.
Scoville Scale: Table and Measurement of Chilli Heat
The Scoville scale describes the heat of chilli in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Our table shows typical ranges and explains the difference between the historical taste test and modern lab analysis.
Pinching Out Tomato Side Shoots: Which Varieties, When and How?
Pinching out side shoots is one of the most important tomato care steps - but not every variety needs it. We show you step by step how to do it right.
How to Sow Tomato Seeds - Step by Step
Sowing tomatoes sounds simple, but it has its pitfalls: the right soil, the right sowing depth, the right germination conditions. We show you everything - or take this step off your hands entirely.
Making Chilli Sauce Yourself: Basic Recipe and Controlling the Heat
A simple chilli sauce is made from chilli, peppers or tomato, vinegar, a little sweetness and salt. This recipe is meant as a base chilli sauce you can store unopened for several months after canning.
