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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 48 MIN

S1 Ep 15: Chilli Growers Guide: Heat, History, and How to Grow them Successfully

from Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

In this episode, Jamie and Martha explore everything you need to know about growing chillies and so much more. From when to sow seeds, top tips for success, and how to care for plants indoors or out, to why chillies evolved to be spicy, why you can feed them to a parrot, and how heat is measured, this episode blends practical growing advice with plant science, history, fun trivia, and flavour.If you’d like to try our “Seed of the week” or some of the other varieties mentioned, links below:Link to Chilli “Zimbabwe black”https://shegrowsveg.com/product/chilli-pepper-zimbabwe-black/Link to Chilli “BUENA MULATA”https://shegrowsveg.com/product/chilli-pepper-buena-mulata/We love hearing your questions and comments - so do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie WaltonVideo Editor and Socials: Thomas GriffinArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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