Chillies are a great plant to grow during the summer. Not only are they useful for all sorts of cooking, they make a very decorative plants for a patio or window sill. The principle for growing chilli plants from seed is the same as for growing tomatoes. Here is a quick guide on how to do it, along with a few varieties you might like to try.
If you want to start your plants indoors weeks before you can put them into the ground, soil blocks is the way to go.
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How do you satisfy the gardening itch in the middle of winter? Easily! Start plants from seed. Now is a great time to get a jump start on the gardening season. Just a little preparation will help ensure you seed starting success.
If spring weather in your area tends to be cold and wet you may want to get a head start with tender plants such as tomatoes and peppers, by starting them indoors.
If you are serious about saving seed there are a few rules that need observing to ensure good results. But for the purpose of the amateur gardener and for school projects there are plenty of simple techniques that can be used.