{"title":"Chilli \u0026 Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris feugiat, turpis quis tempus dictum, diam enim tempus ipsum, at efficitur dui eros eget justo. Nulla scelerisque eget mauris vitae efficitur. Donec mattis ac felis et posuere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pepper-hot-armageddon","title":"Chilli Pepper 'Armageddon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe clue is in the name, Armageddon is a super hot chilli. The shape of the fruit is typical of a Scotch Bonnet chilli type being  oval shaped, the fruit extending to between 4-5 cm in length and 3-4cm in diameter. It produces a good number of fruits, and responds well to regular applications of fertiliser and water.  When my wife eats these with a meal, she hiccups, caused by the heat of the chilli. This is a very good indicator as to the shu level within the chilli. Its not for the feint hearted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is best grown in the soil, and responds well to regular irrigation and fertiliser applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have grown Armageddon  for a number of years, and it is a firm favourite with customers, and is certainly worth trying if you are fond of your chilli peppers. But beware of the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoville Heat Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat and taste of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville heat units (shu). This is defined as the number of times a chilli extract needs to be diluted in water for it to lose its heat. At the low end, a bell sweet pepper has a shu of zero, that is there is no heat to the pepper flesh. At the other end of the scale a pure capsacin has a shu rating of 15 million. You need to be a real expert to be able to eat this and enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find the food you have spiced is too hot to enjoy, you can always deaden the heat by applying yoghurt to the meal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmageddon: 1,300,000 shu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RowlandsPlants","offers":[{"title":"11cm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":51604163428616,"sku":"AB03","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9496\/0648\/files\/squareimageculinary_0005_pepperarmageddon2_eb4914ea-546e-4fc2-9929-bdd610fdc5b8.jpg?v=1755683973"},{"product_id":"pepper-hot-basket-of-fire","title":"Chilli Pepper 'Basket of Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncreasing interest in these chilli varieties, basket of fire is a relatively compact chilli plant, suitable for a window ledge, or patio. It can be planted in a glasshouse environment direct in soil, but it does form a very compact plant. When it produces chillis, the fruits look attractive, are between 4-5cm in length, having a colour range of yellow, orange and red.  It does produce multi  fruits, and is ideal for spicing up your culinary dishes, whilst forming an attractive feature in your living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoville Heat Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat and taste of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville heat units (shu). This is defined as the number of times a chilli extract needs to be diluted in water for it to lose its heat. At the low end, a bell sweet pepper has a shu of zero, that is there is no heat to the pepper flesh. At the other end of the scale a pure capsacin has a shu rating of 15 million. You need to be a real expert to be able to eat this and enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find the food you have spiced is too hot to enjoy, you can always deaden the heat by applying yoghurt to the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket of Fire: 80,000 shu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RowlandsPlants","offers":[{"title":"11cm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":51470057111816,"sku":"AB189","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9496\/0648\/files\/squareimageculinary_0004_pepperbasketoffire1.jpg?v=1756238321"},{"product_id":"pepper-hot-chiang-rai","title":"Chilli Pepper 'Chiang Rai'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncreasing interest in these chilli varieties, Chiang Rai can be planted in a glasshouse environment direct in soil, and it does form an open branching tall plant up to 76cm in height, with a 46 cm spread. The plant does look attractive when planted in a glasshouse and benefits from being supported by string, so that it doesn’t fall over during the growing season. It can also be planted outside during the summer period. When it produces chillis, the fruits look attractive, are between 10 and 13cm in length, having a colour range of  green to  red.  It does produce multi  fruits, and is ideal for spicing up your culinary dishes. It’s taste is particularly Asian in flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have grown Chiang Rai for a number of years, and it is a firm favourite with us, certainly worth trying if you are fond of your chilli peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoville Heat Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat and taste of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville heat units (shu). This is defined as the number of times a chilli extract needs to be diluted in water for it to lose its heat. At the low end, a bell sweet pepper has a shu of zero, that is there is no heat to the pepper flesh. At the other end of the scale a pure capsacin has a shu rating of 15 million. You need to be a real expert to be able to eat this and enjoy it.\u003cbr\u003eIf you find the food you have spiced is too hot to enjoy, you can always deaden the heat by applying yoghurt to the meal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiang Rai: 50,000 -75,000 shu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RowlandsPlants","offers":[{"title":"11cm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":51470057144584,"sku":"AB190","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9496\/0648\/files\/squareimageculinary_0003_pepperchiangrai.jpg?v=1756238359"},{"product_id":"pepper-hot-demon-red","title":"Chilli Pepper 'Demon Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncreasing interest in these chilli varieties, Demon Red  is another relatively compact chilli plant, suitable for a window ledge, or patio. It can be planted in a glasshouse environment direct in soil, but it does form a very compact plant. It is small enough to be grown in a 9cm diameter pot on a window sill.  When it produces chillis, the fruits look attractive, are between 2-3cm in length, having a colour range of green and red.  It does produce multi  fruits, which point upwards, and is again  ideal for spicing up your culinary dishes, whilst forming an attractive feature in your living space. You can dry the fruits for long term storage, they are ideal for chopping up to create  chilli flakes, which can be added to cooked food, but again remember the name of this chilli and treat with respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoville Heat Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat and taste of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville heat units (shu). This is defined as the number of times a chilli extract needs to be diluted in water for it to lose its heat. At the low end, a bell sweet pepper has a shu of zero, that is there is no heat to the pepper flesh. At the other end of the scale a pure capsacin has a shu rating of 15 million. You need to be a real expert to be able to eat this and enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find the food you have spiced is too hot to enjoy, you can always deaden the heat by applying yoghurt to the meal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemon Red: 50,000-100,000 shu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RowlandsPlants","offers":[{"title":"11cm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":51470057210120,"sku":"AB191","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9496\/0648\/files\/squareimageculinary_0002_pepperdemonred1.jpg?v=1756238392"},{"product_id":"pepper-hot-scotch-bonnet-red","title":"Chilli Pepper 'Scotch Bonnet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the best known chilli peppers, Scotch Bonnet is known as being a hot chilli. The fruit is globular in shape, being approximately 5cm long with a 3cm diameter fruit size. It produces a good number of fruits, and responds well to regular applications of fertiliser and water.  When my wife eats these with a meal, she also hiccups with this chilli, caused by the heat of the chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is best grown in the soil, and responds well to regular management. It is interesting to note that when we handle the seedlings, you can actually smell the oil this plant gives off when handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have grown Scotch Bonnet for a number of years, and it is a firm favourite with customers, and is certainly worth trying if you are fond of your chilli peppers. But beware of the heat. It is not as hot as Armaggedon, but personally I treat this one with respect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoville Heat Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat and taste of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville heat units (shu). This is defined as the number of times a chilli extract needs to be diluted in water for it to lose its heat. At the low end, a bell sweet pepper has a shu of zero, that is there is no heat to the pepper flesh. At the other end of the scale a pure capsacin has a shu rating of 15 million. 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