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Great cooking starts with great ingredients, and the right chilli can transform a dish. Whether it's the sweet, tangy bite of Biquinho, the smoky depth of a Chipotle, or the fiery kick of a Birdseye, chillies have been at the heart of world cuisine for centuries.
This collection brings together the most loved chillies from around the globe—varieties prized by chefs, street food vendors, and home cooks alike. From mild and flavourful to fiery and intense, every chilli here earns its place in the kitchen.
▶ A world of flavour – chillies from Asia, the Americas, and beyond.
▶ Grown for taste first – the perfect balance of heat and complexity.
▶ Supersize plugs available from February 2026 for an early harvest.
▶ See the Chilli Species page for a closer look at how these behave.
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Pequin Chilli: Desert-edge heritage, direct annuum heat. £4.15
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Thunder Cacho Chilli: Built for drying, smoke and storage. £4.15
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Oro de Ecuador: Golden pods, sweet heat, Ecuadorian staple. £4.15
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Sugar Rush Stripey Chilli: Striped pods, sweet heat. £4.15
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Facing Heaven Chilli: Heat that lifts dishes rather than dominates. £4.15
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Raging Bull Chilli: Big pods, bold flavour, super pickler. £4.15
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Turkish Pointed (Sivri Biber): Use pods, green or red, versatile. £4.15
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Turkish Snake Chilli: Super long, thin pods that dry effortlessly. £4.15
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Pimento Caxio Chilli: Jewel-like clusters with super flavour. £4.15
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Cooks' Favourite Chilli Collection: Amazing world flavours, £19.95
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Lemon Aji Chilli: Zesty sun with a fiery twist £4.15
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Red Biquinho Chilli: Tiny gems, big fruity flavour. £4.15
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Biquinho, Yellow Chilli: Golden drops of mild, fruity heat. £4.15
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Bulgarian Carrot Chilli: Crisp, colourful, and full of zing. £4.15
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Chang Rai Chilli: Bold heat from Thailand. £4.15
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Cheiro Roxa Chilli: Purple pods, floral fire. £4.15
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Jalapeno Early Chilli: Quick to grow, quick to spice. £4.15
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Purple Jalapeno Chilli: Bold purple and classy. £4.15
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Jamaican Hot Chilli: Tropical fire, island vibes. £4.15
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Kashmiri Mirch Chilli: Rich colour, mild & flavourful. £4.15
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Madre Vieja chilli: Old-world charm, bold spice. £4.15
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Orange Tyger Chilli : Striped and fiery, a real showstopper. £4.15
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Pepperonici, Gold Chilli: Golden heat, perfect for pickling. £4.15
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Pimiento de Padron: Mild or wild—it’s Russian roulette. £4.15
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Piri Piri Chilli: Small chilli, mighty legend. £4.15
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Ring of Fire Cayenne: A fiery classic, bold and bright. £4.15
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Serrano Chilli: Sleek, green, mild crunchy heat. £4.15
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Peach Sugar Rush Chilli: Sweet as fruit, hot as fire. £4.15
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Bird's Eye Chilli: Tiny but deadly, watch out! £4.15
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Tabasco Chilli: The classic kick, homegrown. £4.15
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Thai Demon Chilli: Upright, compact, extremely hot. £4.15
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Thai Dragon Chilli: Flaming hot with a fiery bite. £4.15
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Thunder Mountain Chilli: The long, mild and mighty. £4.15
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Turkish Pickling Chilli: Perfect crunch & flavour. £4.15
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Vindaloo Chilli: Prolific heat, perfect for curries. £4.15
Top Tips for Potting on Chillies
Top Tips for Potting on Chillies
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Packaging |
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Packaging: Leave your chilli plants in the packaging upright for 24 hours before potting them on in a warm sunny location. This will help them to acclimatise to their new environment and reduce the stress of being transported. |
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Potting on |
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Potting on: Pot the chilli plants on into a 9cm pot, which could be a plastic cup with holes in the bottom. Avoid using a pot that is too big, as the chillies may concentrate on root growth rather than foliage. |
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Growing Medium |
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Growing Medium: Chillies hate having soggy roots. Use a free-draining medium of coir compost and vermiculite when potting on your chilli plants. This will help to ensure that the soil doesn't become waterlogged, which can be harmful to the plants. |
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Drooping |
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Drooping: Don't panic if your chilli plants droop when potted on - this is normal. They may look a bit unhappy for a few days, but they will soon recover. |
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Sunlight |
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Sunlight: Chilli plants need plenty of sunlight to grow well, so it's important to place them on the sunniest windowsill in the house. If you have supplementary LED grow lights, don't forget to use them on your chilli plants even when they are on the windowsill. However, be sure to take them off at night if there's a draft or they are behind curtains to prevent them from getting too cold. |
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Temperature |
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Temperature: Keep in mind that chillies are tropical plants and need to be kept warm. Chinense varieties, in particular, are susceptible to cold and drafts, so it's important to protect them whilst they are young and tender. |
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Watering |
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Watering: Water your chilli plants plants well after potting on, but be careful not to drench them. This is the only time to water them well - after this, water them sparingly. Chilli plants are much happier in slightly dry soil, so avoid over-watering as it can lead to root rot and problems with nutrient uptake. |
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Feeding |
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Feeding: Only use chilli plant feed after a couple of days, and be careful not to overfeed. A balanced fertiliser, should be used at half strength every couple of weeks such as seaweed feed. |
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Labelling |
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Labelling: Finally, remember to label your chillies. This will help you to keep track of the different varieties and ensure that you can identify them later on. It's might even be good idea to keep a record of when you potted them on and how they are growing, so that you can make adjustments if needed. |
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Growing tips from World of Chillies
Chilli Problems
Chilli Blogs
Chilli Nutrients
Potting On Chillies
Chilli Pests
Chilli Diseases
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