Chilli Cayenne

Sow August  to  December – contains 60 seeds

These peppers (chillies) are so useful in pickles, sauces and curries. Chilli vinegar can be made from the green fruits. 4 out of 5 on the heat scale.

Warnings: hot chilli seeds can irritate skin and eyes.

Capsicum frutescens

Drop seeds 6mm (0.25in) deep in seed tray or punnet, in seed raising mix or compost. Keep moist. Thin (prick out) into 10cm (4in) pots when large enough to handle. Plant in final position when about 15cm (6in) tall, spacing plants 50cm (20in) apart. Prepare the soil by adding organic material and a complete fertiliser.