Growing Tips & Techniques

Chilli Pests & Animal Attacks Common Pests on Chilli Plants: Broad Mites Aphids Fruit Flies Whiteflies Caterpillars Snails Possums As your chili plants grow and approach harvest, they may face challenges from pests or animals. Below are strategies for managing these issues: Broad Mites: Symptoms: Curled and deformed new growth on plants. Broad mites lay […]

How to Grow Chilies from Seeds At The Hippy Seed Company, we frequently receive inquiries regarding the cultivation of chilies and related topics. To assist you in your gardening journey, we offer a series of instructional videos. You can access these educational videos by clicking on the provided link. The videos in this series cover […]

Growing Chili Plants Using Jiffy Pellets Preparation of Jiffy Pellets: Container Selection: Place Jiffy pellets in a sturdy container or tray. For a practical approach, consider using an old muffin tray if children are involved. This setup helps to keep the pellets upright as they expand. Arrange the pellets flat in the container with some […]

How to Grow and Germinate Chili Seeds Essential Supplies: Containers: Use purchased pots, flats, or recycled containers such as milk cartons and yogurt cups. If using recycled pots, ensure they are cleaned and disinfected by soaking them in a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Jiffy Pellets: Preferred for seed starting. Potting […]