Chillies And Peppers In Melbourne

This is a quick post to all our valued customers who have been waiting for chillies to become available in our store in Melbourne. We have started the first early wave with Jalapenos and Cayenne chillies, with the first lots of these now available in punnets of six or more.  We also have established Rocoto Chillies (hot as!), with chillies growing on them. Visit our store in Preston Markets, Preston for more info or to obtain chilli seedlings.

Both these varieties are good to go and the weather is fine enough around Melbourne to allow for planting these in garden beds, or better still, in large pots (200mm diameter or better). If planting in garden beds, just watch out for any snap frosts as these can cause plant damage. Cover plants overnight if weather reports predict extra cold or frosty mornings. If planted in pots, just move them indoors for the night.

As for our other varieties of chillies, we are hoping for quite an extensive list this year, but it’s still a way off from being available. We estimate about November onwards for more established plants, but will inform you in greater detail. Some of the chillies we are currently propagating include, Kracka Thai, Thai Chilli, African Devils, Naga Dorset and Naga Jolokia, Tiny Samoa, Long Kashmiris, Big Jims(Long Italian), Infernos, Diablos, Red Habaneros and Orange Habaneros, Espelletes, Salsa,  Mini Vietnamese and a few more. Variety wise, it’s our biggest season. We are just hoping for the weather to keep its cool, (should say hot!).

Stay tuned for more details, visit our store in Preston Markets, or email us with your particular requirements or to pre-order.

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