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Chilli: Nigel’s Outdoors
Nigel’s Outdoors Chilli is a dependable variety bred for UK conditions, producing medium-sized red fruits with gentle heat. Perfect for outdoor beds or containers, it’s ideal for salsas, mild sauces, or drying. A great choice for gardeners wanting homegrown chillies without the need for a greenhouse.
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Description
Best Grown: Outdoors in a sunny, sheltered spot, or greenhouse for earlier crops
Sowing Time: February–April
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–October (approx. 18–22 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 30–40 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 50–70 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy
Why grow it?
- Selected for reliable performance outdoors in the UK
- Medium-sized red fruits with gentle heat
- Great for beginners or cooler climates
- Perfect for salsas, cooking, or drying
- Attractive compact plants suitable for pots or beds
How to grow: Sow indoors Feb–April with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in a sunny, sheltered spot. Space plants 30–40 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest chillies when fully red and glossy.
Cooking / usage ideas: Use fresh in salsas, curries, and stir-fries, or dry for mild chilli flakes. Gentle heat makes it versatile for everyday cooking.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 15 seeds
