The South Devon Chilli Farm Blog
In our Blog you’ll find a range of topics covered by all members of the SDCF team – the farm, our plants, growing & cooking tips and much more!
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How to Prick Out Seedlings (Even When They’re L...
If you’ve ever raised seedlings at home, you’ve probably asked yourself: When should I prick them out? And more importantly, what do I do if they’re already looking tall and leggy?...
How to Prick Out Seedlings (Even When They’re L...
If you’ve ever raised seedlings at home, you’ve probably asked yourself: When should I prick them out? And more importantly, what do I do if they’re already looking tall and leggy?...
Why Buy Your Chilli Plug Plants from South Devo...
If you’re planning to grow chillies this year and want the best possible start, our chilli plug plants are a brilliant option. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through...
Why Buy Your Chilli Plug Plants from South Devo...
If you’re planning to grow chillies this year and want the best possible start, our chilli plug plants are a brilliant option. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through...
An Introduction to Our Chilli Grow Kits (and Ho...
If you’re keen to grow chillies at home but don’t quite know where to start, our South Devon Chilli Farm Grow Kits are designed to make things as simple (and successful)...
An Introduction to Our Chilli Grow Kits (and Ho...
If you’re keen to grow chillies at home but don’t quite know where to start, our South Devon Chilli Farm Grow Kits are designed to make things as simple (and successful)...
Top Tips for Sowing Chilli Seeds (and Getting G...
It’s that exciting time of year when chilli seeds are flying out of the door, and we know many of you will be itching to get sowing. To help you...
Top Tips for Sowing Chilli Seeds (and Getting G...
It’s that exciting time of year when chilli seeds are flying out of the door, and we know many of you will be itching to get sowing. To help you...
Inside Our Grow Tent: Preparing Chilli Plants f...
With RHS Malvern coming up in late spring 2026, it’s officially time for us to start propagating our show plants for this year’s event. Living in the UK means winter...
Inside Our Grow Tent: Preparing Chilli Plants f...
With RHS Malvern coming up in late spring 2026, it’s officially time for us to start propagating our show plants for this year’s event. Living in the UK means winter...
Packing Chilli Seeds at SDCF
Behind the Scenes: Seed Season at South Devon Chilli Farm 🌶️ It’s that busy (and slightly spicy!) time of year again at South Devon Chilli Farm as we dive deep into...
Packing Chilli Seeds at SDCF
Behind the Scenes: Seed Season at South Devon Chilli Farm 🌶️ It’s that busy (and slightly spicy!) time of year again at South Devon Chilli Farm as we dive deep into...
A Slavic Surrounded by Chillies!
If you think of a Polish guy, chances are you will not imagine him holding a bunch of chillies or eating Manzanilla Chilli Jam, yet here I am, in the...
A Slavic Surrounded by Chillies!
If you think of a Polish guy, chances are you will not imagine him holding a bunch of chillies or eating Manzanilla Chilli Jam, yet here I am, in the...
10 Steps to Preparing Chilli Plants for Winter
Read our step-by-step guide for overwintering chilli plants — how to prepare chillies so they survive through winter and remain healthy. It’s aimed at gardeners or anyone growing chillies who want...
10 Steps to Preparing Chilli Plants for Winter
Read our step-by-step guide for overwintering chilli plants — how to prepare chillies so they survive through winter and remain healthy. It’s aimed at gardeners or anyone growing chillies who want...
Three Markets, One Chef, and a Lot of Mince Pie...
Cooking for not one but three Christmas markets this year means — triple the workload, double the caffeine, and an impressive increase in mince pie consumption. How have we pulled...
Three Markets, One Chef, and a Lot of Mince Pie...
Cooking for not one but three Christmas markets this year means — triple the workload, double the caffeine, and an impressive increase in mince pie consumption. How have we pulled...
A Chilli Head in Chilli Heaven
Imagine having a hobby, passion and obsession, and the opportunity to work in your dream job? This aptly describes what it’s like being a Chilli Head working at the UK’s...
A Chilli Head in Chilli Heaven
Imagine having a hobby, passion and obsession, and the opportunity to work in your dream job? This aptly describes what it’s like being a Chilli Head working at the UK’s...
A Deep Dive Into Chilli Heat
Introduction Have you ever wondered where the heat in a chilli comes from? The answer lies in a fascinating interplay of chemistry, genetics, plant physiology and environmental conditions. Most chilli...
A Deep Dive Into Chilli Heat
Introduction Have you ever wondered where the heat in a chilli comes from? The answer lies in a fascinating interplay of chemistry, genetics, plant physiology and environmental conditions. Most chilli...
Sustainable Chocolate
In a country 2.5 times the size of the UK, where only one-third of the population has access to electricity and daily power outages often exceed eight hours, Chocolat Madagascar...
Sustainable Chocolate
In a country 2.5 times the size of the UK, where only one-third of the population has access to electricity and daily power outages often exceed eight hours, Chocolat Madagascar...
The Story Behind Manzanilla
By now you have probably seen our newest product launch – Manzanilla Tropical Chilli Jam. Weird name, you might think. Well, Manzanilla is the name of Amrit’s local childhood beach...
The Story Behind Manzanilla
By now you have probably seen our newest product launch – Manzanilla Tropical Chilli Jam. Weird name, you might think. Well, Manzanilla is the name of Amrit’s local childhood beach...
Getting Christmas-ready at SDCF!
You might be thinking, September’s a bit early to be talking about Christmas….! Well, Christmas starts early here at SDCF….! Usually, the first thing we start planning around Christmas is...
Getting Christmas-ready at SDCF!
You might be thinking, September’s a bit early to be talking about Christmas….! Well, Christmas starts early here at SDCF….! Usually, the first thing we start planning around Christmas is...
Creating a sauce collab with a Global Icon!
The Tango team were looking for a partner to collaborate on a special spicy sauce for students to dip their fried chicken strips! (In fact this was a 3-way collab...
Creating a sauce collab with a Global Icon!
The Tango team were looking for a partner to collaborate on a special spicy sauce for students to dip their fried chicken strips! (In fact this was a 3-way collab...
Origins of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
The Scorpion chilli pepper (Capsicum chinense) with its various manifestations including the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Trinidad Scorpion and the Butch T Scorpion to name a few, is perhaps the one...
Origins of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
The Scorpion chilli pepper (Capsicum chinense) with its various manifestations including the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Trinidad Scorpion and the Butch T Scorpion to name a few, is perhaps the one...
The long journey to RHS Gold!
The event may have started on 8th May 2025, but preparations for RHS Malvern Spring Festival began long before this! In fact, myself, Jenny, Ben and the Horticulture Team first...
The long journey to RHS Gold!
The event may have started on 8th May 2025, but preparations for RHS Malvern Spring Festival began long before this! In fact, myself, Jenny, Ben and the Horticulture Team first...
Chocolate Product Developments at SDCF
We’ve really built on the long-term success of our chilli chocolate over the last year or so. Our White Chilli Chocolate has exceeded all expectations since launch in 2023 and...
Chocolate Product Developments at SDCF
We’ve really built on the long-term success of our chilli chocolate over the last year or so. Our White Chilli Chocolate has exceeded all expectations since launch in 2023 and...
Chilli Growing Workshops are back for 2025
Looking to add a fiery touch to your gardening skills? Join us for an exhilarating chilli growing workshop that promises to spice up your horticultural repertoire! Whether you’re a novice...
Chilli Growing Workshops are back for 2025
Looking to add a fiery touch to your gardening skills? Join us for an exhilarating chilli growing workshop that promises to spice up your horticultural repertoire! Whether you’re a novice...
Spice Up Your Life: Growing Chillies from Seed
By Izzi, Nursery Co-ordinator at SDCF It’s that time of year again! Days at the chilli farm are filled with multitudes of seed sowing after a very long winter. Life...
Spice Up Your Life: Growing Chillies from Seed
By Izzi, Nursery Co-ordinator at SDCF It’s that time of year again! Days at the chilli farm are filled with multitudes of seed sowing after a very long winter. Life...
What will 2025 bring for SDCF?
Well, 2024 was quite a year for us at SDCF! But, never content to rest on our laurels, we have quite possibly planned even more to pack into 2025, which...
What will 2025 bring for SDCF?
Well, 2024 was quite a year for us at SDCF! But, never content to rest on our laurels, we have quite possibly planned even more to pack into 2025, which...
Christmas 2024 @ SDCF
Christmas is always special at the South Devon Chilli Farm. Here, in the shop, we love welcoming both new and regular customers eager to stock up on gifts for chilli-loving...
Christmas 2024 @ SDCF
Christmas is always special at the South Devon Chilli Farm. Here, in the shop, we love welcoming both new and regular customers eager to stock up on gifts for chilli-loving...
2024 SDCF Roundup from Jenny
Wow, another year has flown by here at the Chilli Farm! We started the year with a flurry of new faces at the Farm; Giordy joined as our events co-ordinator...
2024 SDCF Roundup from Jenny
Wow, another year has flown by here at the Chilli Farm! We started the year with a flurry of new faces at the Farm; Giordy joined as our events co-ordinator...
Build your Spice Tolerance with Hannah
Build your Spice Tolerance with Hannah, Fulfilment Manager @ SDCF Common Myths of Chillies & Spice that I thought were true… “All chillies are spicy” “You either have a spice...
Build your Spice Tolerance with Hannah
Build your Spice Tolerance with Hannah, Fulfilment Manager @ SDCF Common Myths of Chillies & Spice that I thought were true… “All chillies are spicy” “You either have a spice...