We're offering you a Mystery Potted Chilli Plants! for £4.99, saving you up to 50% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £9.99 (correct as of 07.05.2025).

Fiery flavour meets gardening fun

Add a Burst of Heat & Colour to Your Home or Garden!

Mystery Potted Chilli Plants bring the excitement of growing your own Capsicum varieties, chosen by expert nurserymen for their robust growth and bold flavours. Each plant is supplied as a healthy young seedling, ready to thrive in a sunny greenhouse, patio, or bright indoor spot.

Why Choose Our Mystery Chilli Plants?

• Diverse Flavour Profiles: Enjoy a surprise mix of chillies, ranging from mild to fiery hot. Each variety offers unique taste and heat levels—perfect for adventurous cooks.
• Culinary Versatility: Use fresh chillies in salsas, stir-fries, or salads. Dry or pickle them for year-round use. Ideal for crafting your own hot sauces and spicy oils.
• Vibrant Garden Interest: Glossy green foliage and colourful fruit add ornamental value to patios and kitchen windowsills.

Growing Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun—place outdoors after the risk of frost has passed or grow indoors on a bright windowsill.
• Soil: Well-draining compost with neutral pH (6.0–7.0) is ideal. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Watering: Water regularly during active growth; avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
• Feeding: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks once flowering begins.
• Mature Size: Most varieties reach 30–60cm tall—compact enough for pots or raised beds.

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow/Plant: Plant out after the last frost (typically late spring in the UK). Acclimatise young plants before moving outdoors.
• Pruning: Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and heavier yields.
• Pest Watch: Monitor for aphids and whitefly; treat promptly if seen.

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Pots & Containers: Grow on patios, balconies, or kitchen windowsills for easy harvests.
• Mates Well With: Basil, tomatoes, and marigolds—all thrive in similar conditions and deter pests naturally.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these chilli plants?
  The best time is after the last frost in spring—usually late April to May in most parts of the UK.
• How fast will my chilli plants grow?
  You'll see rapid growth within weeks in warm conditions; fruiting typically begins mid- to late summer.
• What care do these plants need?
  Keeps plants warm, well-watered, and fed with balanced fertiliser. Pinch out tips for bushier growth and harvest chillies as they ripen!