Growing your own peppers from seed to harvest ... Excessive handling can cause the peppers to spoil more quickly. When harvesting hot peppers like habaneros or jalapeños, it’s a good idea ...

‘Pepper X’ reached that level in 2023, usurping the ‘Carolina Reaper’ which had held the record for a decade. If you want to grow hot peppers, pick a hot variety when planning and ordering ...

Aubergines, chillies and sweet peppers are ideal plants ... As the plants grow, swap the small stakes for a larger cane. In hot weather you may need to water twice a day. These plants are ...