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The heat of chilli comes from capsaicin, which binds to TRPV1 — the very receptor that detects real heat — which is why your mouth feels like it is burning.
Capsicum frutescens
Start very early indoors — needs long warm season. Heat level varies wildly by variety. Can be overwintered indoors as a perennial for increased productivity year two.
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The heat of chilli comes from capsaicin, which binds to TRPV1 — the very receptor that detects real heat — which is why your mouth feels like it is burning.
Capsicum annuum (Banana Pepper)
A fellow Solanaceae — similar growing habits to Chilli Pepper
Start Chilli Pepper indoors about 10 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 45 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.
Noctuidae
A seedling lying beside its own stump in the morning, cut clean through at soil level.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Minute pirate bugs, Ground beetles to keep them in check — plant French MarigoldGreat, African MarigoldGood and Bird's-foot TrefoilGreat nearby.Water: Medium · Height: 80 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining, warm — similar to sweet pepper
Keep track of the seeds you own.
These three thrive alongside Chilli Pepper — and alongside each other.
