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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.
Patio Tomatoes: Varieties and Growing in Pots
Patio tomato or cordon tomato? We show you which growth habit suits your balcony or patio - and which varieties need the least care.
Feeding Tomatoes: What, When and How Often?
Too much nitrogen, too little calcium, irregular feeding: we show you what tomatoes really need when it comes to fertiliser - and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Potting On Tomatoes: Timing and How-To
Tomatoes are usually ready to pot on once the first true leaves appear after the seed leaves. Carefully move each seedling into its own pot and hold it by the leaf, not the stem.
Growing Tomatoes From Seed or Buying a Young Plant?
Sowing your own offers a wide variety choice and is enjoyable, but needs light, space and time. Ready-grown young plants are the more straightforward start, especially if you only need a few.
Overwintering Chilli: Position, Pruning and Care
Chilli plants are perennial but frost-sensitive. With the right position, little water and regular pest checks, healthy plants can make it through winter.
