Chillies growing

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Tender — no frost tolerance, needs warmth

When to plant chillies in the UK

Need heat to germinate — use a propagator or warm windowsill. The more sun, the hotter the chilli.

What chillies need

Full sun. Warmth. Sheltered or under cover.

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