Chilli Farming Experience for Two

Ever wondered what it takes to grow the chillies that bring the heat? Now’s your chance to find out!

Get behind the scenes at South Devon Chilli Farm with our Chilli Farmer Experience Day for two. Spend a half day with a friend or family member, stepping into the boots of a chilli farmer, getting hands-on with the day-to-day running of the farm and discovering what goes into growing our fiery crops.

You'll enjoy a guided tour of the farm, meet our expert horticultural team and get stuck into some essential chilli-growing duties. From sowing seeds and nurturing seedlings to planting, tending and harvesting crops, you'll experience the real work that goes into bringing our chillies from seed to sauce.

There's plenty of opportunity to pick our experts' brains, too. Grill them on all things chilli, learn some new horticultural skills and discover a side of South Devon Chilli Farm that most visitors never get to see.

Whether you're a keen gardener, a chilli enthusiast or simply looking for a different kind of day out, this is a wonderfully hands-on experience with a little bit of heat thrown in. Drinks and snacks are provided to keep you fuelled along the way!

What will you be doing?

No two visits are quite the same! The jobs and activities you'll get involved in depend on the time of year and what's happening on the farm. Here's a flavour of what you might get up to:

• February & March – Getting Started: Sow chilli seeds in our nurseries and help us get everything ready for the growing season ahead.

• April & June – Growing Season: Get hands-on with pricking out chilli seedlings, planting out the crop and helping prepare our growing tunnels.

• July & August – Summer on the Farm: Care for our potted chilli plants in the nurseries and get involved as the first harvests begin.

• September & October – Harvest Time: Join us for the busiest part of the chilli-growing calendar, helping with harvesting, drying crops and germination testing seeds.

Get your hands dirty and discover the world of chillies!

A brilliant gift for gardeners, food lovers and chilli fanatics alike – or simply a chance to try something completely different. Come and spend a morning or afternoon with us and experience life as a chilli farmer!