Chilli growing UPDATE - how are yours getting on?
Do you grow your own chillies? Share your hints and tips with us here.Ìý
The One Show is getting involved with Dig In - the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ campaign to get the nation to grow their own grub. We're encouraging One Show viewers to grow chillies.
To get you started we gave away packets of Ring of Fire chilli seeds at the end of The One Show, 1st May 2009.
Chilli update (03/06/09)
We've been lovingly taking care of our chilli seeds. They've germinated and have now been transferred into small pots. We'd love to know what's happening with your seeds.
Send a photo of your chillies here.
Thank-you to Stuart Roebuck from Dewsbury, who has sent in this photo (left) if his chilli plants
We'd like you to share your chilli growing hints, tips and news with us. Add your comments below
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How to grow chillies
"Fill a 7.5cm pot with seed compost, level and tap to settle. Lightly firm. Scatter the seeds of your chosen variety thinly on top - most seeds germinate so you only need to sow two more seeds than you need in case of losses..." Find out more about growing chillies at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Gardening.
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Dig In
If you want to find out more about growing your own veg, visit
bbc.co.uk/digin. Share tips and advice on growing tomato, squash, beetroot, lettuce and carrots, download guides and join in their tour.Ìý
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Eat your chillies!
Once you've grown your chillies, you can cook with them. "The pungent chilli has played an important role in cuisines the world over, adding a distinctive kick to many a dish." Find out more about cooking with chillies at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Food.
See also: Chilli recipes at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Food.
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Do you grow your own chillies? Share your hints and tips with us here.Ìý
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