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Chilli Range

Bird’s Eye Chilli

Scoville Rating: 50,000 – 100,000 SHU

Heat Level: Very Hot 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
  • Warm, sheltered position
  • Suitable for pots and garden beds 

Growing Notes:

Compact, highly productive plant producing upright chillies. Thrives in warm climates and continuous harvesting encourages more fruit.

Jalapeño Chilli

Scoville Rating: 2,500 – 8,000 SHU

Heat Level: Mild to Medium 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun to partial sun
  • Sheltered from strong wind
  • Ideal for containers and raised beds

Growing Notes:

Thick-fleshed chillies harvested green or red. A reliable and beginner-friendly variety.

Cayenne Chilli

Scoville Rating: 30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Heat Level: Hot 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun
  • Well-drained soil
  • Warm growing conditions

Growing Notes:

Produces long, slender fruits commonly dried and ground into cayenne powder.

Habanero Chilli

Scoville Rating: 100,000 – 350,000 SHU

Heat Level: Extremely Hot 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun
  • Warm, frost-free position
  • Best grown in pots for temperature control

Growing Notes:

Lantern-shaped fruits with intense heat and fruity flavour. Requires consistent warmth.

Serrano Chilli

Scoville Rating: 10,000 – 25,000 SHU

Heat Level: Medium to Hot 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun
  • Sheltered position
  • Excellent for container growing

Growing Notes:

Crisp-textured chillies often used fresh in salsas and sauces.

Peppadew Chilli

Scoville Rating: 1,000 – 1,500 SHU

Heat Level: Mild 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun
  • Well-drained soil
  • Performs well in pots

Growing Notes:

Sweet, round chillies with gentle heat. Ideal for pickling and stuffing.

Paprika Chilli

Scoville Rating: 500 – 2,000 SHU

Heat Level: Very Mild 

Best Position to Grow:

  • Full sun
  • Warm growing conditions
  • Grows well in beds and containers

Growing Notes:

Large, sweet fruits dried and ground to produce paprika spice.

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