Grow the World’s Hottest Chillies - Final Call 2026*
Grow the World’s Hottest Chillies
This is the last call for the superhot chinense this year. They’ve had nearly two months of careful growing here. I won’t be growing or releasing any more after this. *Max 2 plants per variety, per order — just to keep things fair for everyone.
Some chillies are spicy. These chillies are record-breaking legends. From the notorious Carolina Reaper to the blistering Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, these fire-breathing beasts have earned their place at the top of the heat scale.
If you're chasing the hottest of the hot, the chillies in this collection push the limits of spice and endurance. Whether you're growing for the thrill, the challenge, or the ultimate hot sauce experiment, these are the chillies that separate the brave from the cautious.
▶ The world’s hottest chillies – Carolina Reaper, Bhut Jolokia & more.
▶ Supersize plugs available from February 2026 for an early start.
▶ Grown for extreme heat and jaw-dropping intensity.
▶ See the chinense species page for a closer look at how these behave.
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Recordbreaker Collection: World-class heat in one pack. £12.95
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Chocolate Primo Chilli: Dark, twisted pods with serious intent.£2.45
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Seven Pot Barrackpore Chilli: Compact plant, relentless super-hot yield. £2.45
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Armageddon Chilli: The end of the world is near. £2.45
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Red Bhut Jolokia: The ghost that haunts your tongue. £2.45
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Bhut Jolokia, Chocolate: Dark as sin, twice as hot. (out of stock).
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Butch T Scorpion Chilli: Super spicy, dangerously delicious. £2.45
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Carolina Reaper Chilli: Still lethal, still legendary. £2.45
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Jay's Peach Ghost Chilli: Sweet peach, ghostly punch. £2.45
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Red Moruga Scorpion: Tropical heat with a venomous bite. £2.45
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Yellow Moruga Scorpion. Glowing pods, tropical fire. £2.45
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Red Seven Pot: Seven pots, one hell of a chilli. £2.45
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The Kraken Chilli Unleash the beastly burn. £2.45
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Wraith Chilli: A ghostly apparition, pure fire. £2.45
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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