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Chilli & Tomato Guides
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.
Pepper X: The Hottest Chilli in the World – Scoville Value, Ranking and Comparison with Carolina Reaper
Pepper X has held the Guinness World Record as the hottest chilli in the world since 2023. Here you'll find the confirmed value, a top 10 ranking, a comparison with the Carolina Reaper, and honest information on availability.
Growing Chilli From Seed or Buying a Young Plant?
Seed offers especially wide variety choice but needs an early start and good growing conditions. Young plants save time and work well when you lack light or space for sowing.
Sowing Tomatoes: Seed, Germination and Early Care
Tomatoes are usually sown six to eight weeks before the planned planting-out date. Warmth supports germination; once seedlings appear, plenty of light and slightly cooler temperatures become important.