Chilli

Description

Chilli plants produce a range of fruit from mild to fiery hot, depending on the variety. The glossy foliage and colourful fruit make them ornamental as well as productive.

Plant in a warm, sunny spot after frosts have passed. Thrives in Melbourne’s hot summers — the more heat, the better the crop. Grows well in garden beds, pots, and raised beds. Water regularly and feed with a liquid fertiliser through the growing season.

Botanical name: Capsicum annuum