It seems that despite the heat outside, we just can’t get enough warmth if the demand for our ‘Chilli Cube‘ hamper is anything to go by. As well as the delicious Chilli Jam, Chilli Chutney, Chilli Chocolate and hot Habanero Chilli Sauce, we’ve included a packet of Chilli seeds which you can grow yourself.

Growing chillis is quite an art, so over the next few days we’ll be bringing you some hints and tips, inspired by The Chilli King.

The first step is germinating your seeds. The Chilli King recommends:

• Plant your seeds early in the year (Jan/Feb) and nurture the seedlings indoors or under glass. The plants can then be put outside once the threat of frosts pass and will produce chillis all summer.
• You can place the seeds in between two sheets of damp kitchen roll and put into a either a sealed freezer bag or plastic container. Place the bag somewhere warm such as an airing cupboard. This method will help keep the heat and the moisture around the seeds, speeding the germination process.
• Probably the best advice is to try and keep the temperature of the seeds constant. This can be achieved a number of ways such as by using a heated propagator or old electric blanket under your seed trays.
• The key is to be patient!

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