The fruits of this productive Chilli Pepper are a real talking point - maturing from green through to black before eventually turning red if left long enough. The 7cm (3) long fruits are produced in profusion, with a medium heat when used in the kitchen. Bred in the UK, Chilli Pepper 'Chenzo' is particularly capable of coping with our ever changing weather. Neat, compact plants with arching branches eventually form a neat dome that makes an attractive patio plant and a useful windowsill crop. Height: 55cm (22). Spread: 50cm (20).
Stunning British-bred 'ornamental edible' - a very attractive chili pepper which looks great in a pot on the windowsill or on the patio. Lush dark leaves and a lovely display of purple flowers are followed by 3-4cm (1-1.5in) black fruits which ripen to red over time. Peppers are medium hot with a wonderful intense flavour and will pack a punch in a variety of dishes.
Early to set fruit and producing plentiful crops throughout the summer if grown in the greenhouse, Astor is a superb green-turning yellow grilling pepper. The sweet and crisp fruits grow up to 25cm (10in) in length and can also be grown in a sheltered site outdoors.
We've put together a mix of mini very sweet peppers. These heavy yielding plants are perfect for growing in containers or in a grow bag in the greenhouse. The 3x5cm, 30g fruits have a high sugar level for a natural sweet flavour and are a high source of vitamin C.
Long fruits of up to 25cm (10in) in length are produced in large quantities throughout the summer when grown in the greenhouse. Peppers turn a bright red colour as they ripen - try cutting them lengthways and grilling them on the barbeque.
More productive and earlier ripening than a standard habenero - you can expect fruits ready to pick up to a fortnight quicker. The fiery fruits (scoville rating of 250,000!) are 5-7cm long, mid green in colour turning an orangey red and finally a rosy red on full maturity. Paper Lantern is best grown in large pots or with two plants per growbag in the greenhouse for the earliest fruits, or in a sunny sheltered spot outdoors if you don't mind waiting a little longer. Renowned for being blisteringly hot, Paper Lantern makes a tasty addition to hot sauces, salsas and soups - but it's not for the faint hearted!
Awarded an RHS AGM, Chilli Pepper 'Fresno' bears conical dark green fruits which ripen to red, orange and yellow. This popular variety is easy to grow, with a moderate heat that makes it particularly useful in the kitchen. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).
With their sharp lemon flavour these hot chillies will certainly spice things up in the kitchen. Chilli Pepper 'Hot Lemon' produces plenty of 5cm (2) yellow chillies with tender skins and a flavour that is hotter than Cayenne. Easy to grow on a sunny patio or in the greenhouse. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).
Widely used for TexMex cooking, Chilli Pepper 'Jalapeno M' produces large dark green fruits that ripen to a fiery scarlet red. The 10cm (8) long peppers are thick-walled with a typical tapering Jalapeno shape. Perfect for adding a mild heat to dishes. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).
An earlier ripening 'Cherry Bomb' type, large 5cm x 5cm flatter, round dark green to red fruits. Mild pungency with some heat at base. Mid height plant will need cane support if on a windowsill.
Broad Bean 'Perla? is an RHS AGM variety with healthy, dark foliage. This neat little Bean is slightly taller than the well known variety 'The Sutton? but equally good for growing in patio containers. An early setting of white flowers produces a good crop of pods, each containing up to 6 bright green beans. Having been bred as a gourmet crop, the beans are delicately flavoured, and provide an excellent source of folate, fibre and vitamin B. Make successional sowings for a continuous harvest from June to August. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).