🌱 Why Grow Your Own Chilies?

No more overpriced chilies at the store! Homegrown chilies are fresh, safe and taste way better β€” plus, you can pick them anytime you cook. Perfect for small backyards or balcony gardening!

πŸ”‘ Easy Steps to Grow Chilies at Home

βœ… 1. Select Good Seeds & Variety
– Pick chili types you like: bird’s eye chili, capsicum or large red chili.
– Use quality seeds from trusted nurseries or online stores.

βœ… 2. Use a Fertile Soil Mix
– Mix garden soil with compost and burnt rice husk (1:1:1).
– Make sure the soil is loose and drains well.

βœ… 3. Plant in Pots or Grow Bags
– Use medium grow bags or big pots.
– Plant one seedling per pot/bag.

βœ… 4. Water Properly
– Water in the morning or evening.
– Use leftover rice water for extra nutrients!

βœ… 5. Feed with Organic Fertilizer
– Use compost, processed chicken manure or coffee grounds.
– Fertilize every 2 weeks.

🐞 Organic Pest & Disease Control Tips

πŸ”Ή Pests (Aphids, Mites)
– Spray with mild soapy water (dish soap, organic).
– Make DIY garlic-chili spray to repel bugs naturally.

πŸ”Ή Yellowing or Wilting Leaves
– Ensure plants get good airflow β€” don’t crowd them.
– Trim bottom leaves for better ventilation.

πŸ”Ή Snails & Leaf-Eating Caterpillars
– Sprinkle coffee grounds around pots to deter snails.
– Use citrus peels or cucumber slices as snail traps.

πŸ’‘ Extra Tips for More Fruits

βœ… Pinch the main shoot when the plant has 6–7 leaf sets.
βœ… Harvest regularly to encourage more fruiting.
βœ… Keep ants and aphids away β€” they attract other pests too!