Chilli growing guide

Once you have sown your seed (turn to p28) and they have germinated, pot up seedlings into small pots (9cm diameter ones are ideal), using multi-purpose peat-free compost with a little fertiliser added

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. Grow on under cover at 18°C then, as roots fill the pots, move plants into larger containers. Terracotta is great as its porous nature deters waterlogging. Aim for one plant maximum per 25cm diameter pot. You can also use growing bags, with three plants per standard bag.