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Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed.
Best planted at soil temperatures between 18°C and 35°C.

There are many types of chilli. Some are more fiery than others. As a general rule, the smaller the pod the hotter the spice.

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September: After risk of frosts

Culinary hints - cooking and eating Chilli

Can be frozen whole and used straight from the freezer.
Wear plastic gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after handling and cutting.
Use in any recipe needing hot spice.

Your comments and tips

09 May 08 brad simes (Unknown climate)

my chilli plant is going yellow is that normal

10 May 08 Tammi (Unknown climate)

A question if anyone can. I live in Mandurah WA, something is eating my chilli seedlings off to a stalk. I have used ant and grub powder and also snail pellets. Any advise? Thanks Tam

12 May 08 Clair (Unknown climate)

Tammi - it might be slaters. Put a piece of orange near the plants at night, and check early the next morning. If it is slaters eating the chili plants, they will congregate on the orange, which you can then dispose of, with the slaters! Repeat until you are slater-free. If you don't have pets or kids, you can also crush up snail pellets to a powder as the slater's mouth parts or too small to eat the big pellets.

21 Jun 08 Tammi (Australia - temperate climate)

Thank you so very much for the Slater advice. I will try the orange.