Harvest some while they are green and you’ll encourage the plant to keep fruiting. While the UK is fixated with red chillies, in most countries chillies are picked when green. … Don’t worry if your chillies turn black – this is simply part of the ripening process and the fruitsRead More →

Chillies can be harvested when they are green or red, however, there are some varieties that will not turn red in our climate. If your plant has unripe chillies, you can ripen them off the plant. Try placing them in a bag with a ripe banana as the ethylene givenRead More →

To maximize the shelf life of cooked chili for safety and quality, refrigerate the chili promptly in covered airtight containers. Properly stored, cooked chili will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Does freezing chillies make them hotter? Will freezing make my chile hotter? No. … Freezing rupturesRead More →