Description
An informative and inspirational guide aimed at anyone who fancies giving chilli growing a go.
From 'Hungarian Hot Wax' to 'Red Savina', and 'Scotch Bonnet' to 'Elephant's Trunk', chillies come in dozens of shapes, colours and degrees of spiciness - from sweet and succulent to blow-your-head-off hot.
RHS Red Hot Chilli Grower provides everything you need to grow your own chillies from scratch, with step-by-step instructions for sowing seeds, caring for the plants, harvesting the fruit and troubleshooting common problems. Chilli-lovers will also find plenty of background information, such as a short history of the chilli and a guide to Scoville heat units (the official measurement of spicy heat), as well as tasty tips for enjoying the fruits of your work.
Packed with charts, checklists, photographs and illustrations, this is the perfect guide to the world of grow-your-own chillies.
From the author of the award-winning RHS Grow Your Own Crops in Pots, RHS Red Hot Chilli Grower is an informative and inspirational guide aimed at anyone who fancies giving chilli growing a go.
About the Author
Kay Maguire is the author of the award-winning RHS How to Grow Your Own Crops in Pots, which was first published by Mitchell Beazley in 2013 and RHS Red Hot Chilli Grower. She is a regular contributor to gardening magazines such as BBC Gardeners' World, The Garden and Amateur Gardening, as well as being the video producer for the RHS website. Kay trained at The Royal Botanic Garden Kew, where she gained the Kew Diploma, and was the Horticultural Editor of BBC Gardeners' World for six years. She is now a freelance writer, editor, producer and most importantly, grower.
Book Information
ISBN 9781784720438
Author Kay Maguire
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Mitchell Beazley
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 440g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 160mm * 18mm
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