Chilli Pepper Grow Along
Everything you need to grow Hot Chilli Peppers — step by step.
Welcome to the Chilli Grow-Along — your step-by-step guide to starting chillies properly, without stalled seedlings, leggy plants, or months of frustration.
From sowing tiny seeds to raising strong, heat-loving young plants, this Grow-Along shows you exactly what chillies need in the UK — and when they need it. We’ll cover timing, temperature, light, and early care, so you’re not relying on luck (or crossing your fingers on a windowsill).
I’ll show exactly how I grow chillies here in the UK — without gimmicks or miracle heat mats. Just correct timing, proper warmth, and early-stage care that actually makes a difference.
When to sow for strong, compact plants (not leggy disappointments)
How much heat and light chillies really need — and why windowsills along don’t cut it
How to avoid stalled seedlings and set plants up for a productive season later on
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