‘Pepper X’ reached that level in 2023, usurping the ‘Carolina Reaper’ which had held the record for a decade. If you want to grow hot peppers, pick a hot variety when planning and ordering ...

Whether you live for peppers so hot they make you cry, or you simply want some of your own spicy goodness to liven up chilis ...

Aubergines, chillies and sweet peppers are ideal plants ... As the plants grow, swap the small stakes for a larger cane. In hot weather you may need to water twice a day. These plants are ...

If you love to eat peppers in salads, stir fries and more, give growing your own a go. Also known as bell peppers or capiscums, peppers can be grown from seed in spring, ready to crop the same summer.