- Choosing the right type of chilli
- You should pay attention to this when buying chili plants
- Buy chili: Recommended sources of supply
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Choosing the right chili plant and variety requires careful consideration. We provide helpful tips that you should consider when buying chili.
If you like your food fiery and spicy, you shouldn't do without your own chilies (Capsicum) in the garden. You don't have to go to the extra trouble of growing the chili plants yourself. You can also simply buy your chilli plant. In our article you will find out why the choice of species and variety is crucial, what you should look out for when buying chili plants and where you can get your chilli plants from.
Sowing your own chillies can be very time-consuming and also requires some prior knowledge. If you would like to buy a chili plant that has already been grown and is sure to bear fruit, you can save yourself this work.
Choosing the right type of chilli
The choice of the right type of chili is crucial when buying. Because the type and variety determine the appearance, color and degree of spiciness of the chili. So it's good to have a rough overview of the different types and varieties of chili. So you don't buy a "pig in a poke", but know what you can expect from the chili plant and how to care for it.
When choosing a variety, make sure not to confuse chilies and peppers. Both peppers and chillies belong to the genus Capsicum. There are up to 4000 different types of chili worldwide. These are divided into about 35 different types. The most well-known types of chili are:
- Capsicum annuum: Probably the most common species worldwide, including most sweet peppers and Tepin chillies
- Capsicum baccatum: A type of chilli particularly popular in Central and South America
- Capsicum chinense: This type includes the hottest chili varieties, such as the probably best-known variety 'Habanero'
- Capsicum frutescens: There are also many very hot varieties of this species, for example 'Tabasco' is one of them
- Capsicum pubescens: These include the special tree chillies
All of these species have an incredible number of different varieties. A large selection of chili varieties can be found in this article.
You should pay attention to this when buying chili plants
In addition to the choice of type and variety, the he alth and size of your chili plant is also decisive when buying. The plants should make a he althy and vital impression when you buy them and be free of diseases and pests. Only a he althy plant has the best prerequisites for growing well in your garden. Unfortunately, chillies are often attacked by aphids. Luckily, these are very easy to see with the naked eye.
The size of the plants offered for sale should also play a role in the purchase. If the plants are still very young and small, they will take longer to grow. You should also make sure that your chili plant is an ornamental chili. These may have been treated with a large number of chemicals and are therefore not suitable for consumption. In addition, these varieties are mainly bred for decoration, so that the taste of the ornamental chilies falls by the wayside.
Buy chili: Recommended sources of supply
Chilis are available for purchase in many places in late spring: hardware stores, nurseries and garden centers. However, if you are looking for unusual and special types of chili, online retailers can also be a good choice.
You will find the Plantura chili growing set in our online shop. The complete set contains five fiery types of chili and everything you need to grow them.
We have put together a selection of specialized online dealers for you below:
Pepperworldhotshop.com: In this specialized online shop you can buy organic chili plants. There are also chili products such as chili oil and spices.
Dehner.de: The online garden center has a wide range, ranging from perennials to indoor plants to a wide variety of vegetables. Among them you will also find a large selection of chili plants.
Peperonchili.com: Another online retailer specializing in chili peppers, offering a selection of chili plants and growing accessories.
After buying the right oneNothing stands in the way of chillies moving into the garden. You can find instructions on how to plant chili in our special article here.