Saffron Chillies

04/02/2026

Today feels like an experiment day. Chilli Salt sounds like fun, let's give it a go. Once we have perfected our flavours, we will share the recipe in our new Chillies Journal Recipes.

https://www.saffronchillies.co.uk/the-chilli-journal/chilli-recipes

22/01/2026

It’s been a little while since our last update, but we’ve been busy working away behind the scenes! Our website and plans are coming together (these things take time!), and we're excited for what’s ahead.

Meanwhile, the seedlings haven’t slowed down — they’re growing fast, getting bigger each day, and rooting in really well. Exciting things to come! 🌱🌶️

02/01/2026

https://www.saffronchillies.co.uk/post/cheers-to-a-spicy-new-year-with-27-chilli-varieties-ready-for-2026

As the calendar turns to 2026, excitement is building behind the scenes at Saffron Chillies. The packaging last year’s chilli seeds is underway, preparing for another vibrant growing season. This year, we are looking forward to growing 27 chilli varieties that will spice up gardens and kitchens al...

19/12/2025

Just over a week and we are starting to see some life. As part of the germination test, we usually sow between 4-8 seeds per cell to test. So far, so good...

17/12/2025

Very excited to start packaging up the seeds from this season's harvest. The Cha Cha Chilli was a favourite in 2025. Due to its compact size in nature, they are great for small spaces. Great for beginners and with a low SHU rating and a sweeter taste, they go great with summer salads.

11/12/2025

With Chillies, you always need to remind yourself with patience and with the growing season over it can be a boring time until the next season. So we have decided to fill that void with a germination test for 2026 growing season... fingers crossed as we can't wait for next season new varieties.

09/12/2025

Heading into 2026 with an earlier start this year. We have 27 Chilli varieties heating up...