I thought I’d take a look at exactly when to plant chilli seeds to ensure a successful crop this year. Learning how to grow chillies is pretty straightforward, and the good news is that there ...

This annoying little insect can completely ruin a plant, especially roses - but it’s not limited to them. Citrus, vegetables, ...

The container should be deep enough to accommodate the root system of the chilli plant. Use well-draining potting soil mixed with organic compost. This provides the necessary nutrients and ...

They also differ in spiciness according to the conditions in which the plant has been grown, how ripe the chilli fruit is when it is harvested and whether the hottest parts of the chilli are used.

Byadagi chilli, grown in Karnataka, is renowned for its deep red colour and low pungency. With a GI tag, it's valued in ...

Gene-edited crops in India, including drought-tolerant rice, nutritious bananas, and disease-resistant chilli, are enhancing ...

and between sweet and chilli peppers. For one graft-chimera potato, with the skin of a variety called Pimpernel and the flesh of another called Bintje, KeyGene has been awarded plant breeders ...