Jan/Feb - Selecting your seeds

Probably the hardest part of growing chiles is deciding which varieties to grow. There are literally thousands of varieties to choose from and trying to narrow down the list to only a few varieties to grow is an absolute nightmare. I want to grow them all - if only I had 1000 acres of prime land! For inspiration, you may want to have a look through the chileman database. The drop down lists will help you to narrow down your search.

When purchasing seeds, make sure you use a recommended seed supplier. Buying seeds from 'Bob' off Ebay might seem like a good idea at the time but it will prove costly if your cheap seeds don't germinate or even worse, you waste time growing something completely different to what you though you were buying.

Check out the chile forums and the pod pals sections for further information on who to buy from.