Chilli Chirps
@chillichirps.bsky.social
I grow things. Often chillies. And make things. Often sauces.
London, UK
London, UK
And right at the most critical point the thermostat gives up.
I can't really complain - I've owned it over 35 years.
I was sure it was this resistor, but I swapped it out and it's still dead.
Mad thing is, the modern version is exactly the same. Only difference is it's black with a green LED 🌶️🌱
I can't really complain - I've owned it over 35 years.
I was sure it was this resistor, but I swapped it out and it's still dead.
Mad thing is, the modern version is exactly the same. Only difference is it's black with a green LED 🌶️🌱
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
And right at the most critical point the thermostat gives up.
I can't really complain - I've owned it over 35 years.
I was sure it was this resistor, but I swapped it out and it's still dead.
Mad thing is, the modern version is exactly the same. Only difference is it's black with a green LED 🌶️🌱
I can't really complain - I've owned it over 35 years.
I was sure it was this resistor, but I swapped it out and it's still dead.
Mad thing is, the modern version is exactly the same. Only difference is it's black with a green LED 🌶️🌱
Every moment of this is valuable, but the last half hour is 🤯 brilliant. Jump to to if you have to, but really you should listen to the full thing.
February 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Every moment of this is valuable, but the last half hour is 🤯 brilliant. Jump to to if you have to, but really you should listen to the full thing.
Reposted by Chilli Chirps
Fave succession pairs to keep veg beds productive:
June:
⏩ autumn-sown broad beans ➡️ courgettes
⏩ new potatoes ➡️ winter kale
July:
⏩ onions, garlic ➡️ mangetout peas or dwarf French beans
Aug:
⏩ maincrop peas ➡️ mizuna & other oriental salads
Sept:
⏩ summer squash ➡️ autumn sown onions
#gardening 🌱
June:
⏩ autumn-sown broad beans ➡️ courgettes
⏩ new potatoes ➡️ winter kale
July:
⏩ onions, garlic ➡️ mangetout peas or dwarf French beans
Aug:
⏩ maincrop peas ➡️ mizuna & other oriental salads
Sept:
⏩ summer squash ➡️ autumn sown onions
#gardening 🌱
January 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Fave succession pairs to keep veg beds productive:
June:
⏩ autumn-sown broad beans ➡️ courgettes
⏩ new potatoes ➡️ winter kale
July:
⏩ onions, garlic ➡️ mangetout peas or dwarf French beans
Aug:
⏩ maincrop peas ➡️ mizuna & other oriental salads
Sept:
⏩ summer squash ➡️ autumn sown onions
#gardening 🌱
June:
⏩ autumn-sown broad beans ➡️ courgettes
⏩ new potatoes ➡️ winter kale
July:
⏩ onions, garlic ➡️ mangetout peas or dwarf French beans
Aug:
⏩ maincrop peas ➡️ mizuna & other oriental salads
Sept:
⏩ summer squash ➡️ autumn sown onions
#gardening 🌱
I made some Tabasc-no. There's not much of it, but it's 1000 times hotter, so that's probably okay. 🌶️🌱
January 31, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I made some Tabasc-no. There's not much of it, but it's 1000 times hotter, so that's probably okay. 🌶️🌱
And I'm in! With a newly-built, super-insulated propagator, still struggling to get up to temp just like the last one did 😆
Not that it's critical, these are mostly annuum and baccatum. What could use some stable heat is the couple of KS Orange Flame I threw in, as 0 popped in the last round. 🌱🌶️
Not that it's critical, these are mostly annuum and baccatum. What could use some stable heat is the couple of KS Orange Flame I threw in, as 0 popped in the last round. 🌱🌶️
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
And I'm in! With a newly-built, super-insulated propagator, still struggling to get up to temp just like the last one did 😆
Not that it's critical, these are mostly annuum and baccatum. What could use some stable heat is the couple of KS Orange Flame I threw in, as 0 popped in the last round. 🌱🌶️
Not that it's critical, these are mostly annuum and baccatum. What could use some stable heat is the couple of KS Orange Flame I threw in, as 0 popped in the last round. 🌱🌶️
This is a top-tier series and I cannot put it down 👀
Upsetting flatware continued
January 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
This is a top-tier series and I cannot put it down 👀
Happy International Hot & Spicy Food Day to those that celebrate it! 🌶️🌱
Here's what I'd be making if I hadn't blitzed all my Kashmiri chillies earlier in the year. Instead I'll make do with a drizzle of naga oil in my parsnip soup.
www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcit...
Here's what I'd be making if I hadn't blitzed all my Kashmiri chillies earlier in the year. Instead I'll make do with a drizzle of naga oil in my parsnip soup.
www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcit...
This Goan-inspired lamb vindaloo recipe is a piping hot slow burn on a plate
Bring on the heat!
www.hindustantimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Happy International Hot & Spicy Food Day to those that celebrate it! 🌶️🌱
Here's what I'd be making if I hadn't blitzed all my Kashmiri chillies earlier in the year. Instead I'll make do with a drizzle of naga oil in my parsnip soup.
www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcit...
Here's what I'd be making if I hadn't blitzed all my Kashmiri chillies earlier in the year. Instead I'll make do with a drizzle of naga oil in my parsnip soup.
www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcit...
January 12, 2026 at 10:22 PM
These Testarossa Orange already look spectacular.
January 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
These Testarossa Orange already look spectacular.
The Fox Friend has many habits that would test the average friendship. One of these relates to her fascination with anything that smells a bit of human. I just planted this row of garlic, stuck the marker in, walked 12 yards to get more cloves and came back to this. 🌱
January 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The Fox Friend has many habits that would test the average friendship. One of these relates to her fascination with anything that smells a bit of human. I just planted this row of garlic, stuck the marker in, walked 12 yards to get more cloves and came back to this. 🌱
These baccatums really make for good chilli powder. Not surprised how different they taste to regular cayenne, but I didn't expect the distinction between Aji Limon and SRP to be so pronounced.
Slow and low is the way to go in the dehydrator, but my grinding could use some work 😏🌶️🌱
Slow and low is the way to go in the dehydrator, but my grinding could use some work 😏🌶️🌱
January 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM
These baccatums really make for good chilli powder. Not surprised how different they taste to regular cayenne, but I didn't expect the distinction between Aji Limon and SRP to be so pronounced.
Slow and low is the way to go in the dehydrator, but my grinding could use some work 😏🌶️🌱
Slow and low is the way to go in the dehydrator, but my grinding could use some work 😏🌶️🌱
On New Year's Eve, if someone asks you to bring a bottle, it goes without saying you should take at least two. 🌶️🌱
January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
On New Year's Eve, if someone asks you to bring a bottle, it goes without saying you should take at least two. 🌶️🌱
Almost there! #NutRoast2025
In my head this is the job of a relaxed afternoon, spinning a few tunes with a glass of something festive.
In reality it's a stressed last minute rush in a messy kitchen with no clean pans, kids running round and the MIL making me turn the music off.
Still got wine tho
In my head this is the job of a relaxed afternoon, spinning a few tunes with a glass of something festive.
In reality it's a stressed last minute rush in a messy kitchen with no clean pans, kids running round and the MIL making me turn the music off.
Still got wine tho
December 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Almost there! #NutRoast2025
In my head this is the job of a relaxed afternoon, spinning a few tunes with a glass of something festive.
In reality it's a stressed last minute rush in a messy kitchen with no clean pans, kids running round and the MIL making me turn the music off.
Still got wine tho
In my head this is the job of a relaxed afternoon, spinning a few tunes with a glass of something festive.
In reality it's a stressed last minute rush in a messy kitchen with no clean pans, kids running round and the MIL making me turn the music off.
Still got wine tho
Another use for chillies.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Another use for chillies.
🎄🌶️🌱
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Light relief: green chilli condiment. This HAS to use green trinidads. Recipe to follow, if I can get it right.
December 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Light relief: green chilli condiment. This HAS to use green trinidads. Recipe to follow, if I can get it right.
Rocoto chilli has had a friend all year: this Oxalis has been enjoying an easy run in the greenhouse.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Rocoto chilli has had a friend all year: this Oxalis has been enjoying an easy run in the greenhouse.
🌶️🌱
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A 'mast year', apparently. And I can well believe it - I've got quinces coming out of my ears. This is my attempt to make a dent on all the plums I was gifted. Spicy! But spicier than intended, in all truth...🌱🌶️
December 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A 'mast year', apparently. And I can well believe it - I've got quinces coming out of my ears. This is my attempt to make a dent on all the plums I was gifted. Spicy! But spicier than intended, in all truth...🌱🌶️
Reposted by Chilli Chirps
Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
December 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
Green Trinidad was the surprise winner of this season's germination contestation, appearing on Day 7. 🏁
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
🌶️🌱
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
🌶️🌱
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Green Trinidad was the surprise winner of this season's germination contestation, appearing on Day 7. 🏁
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
🌶️🌱
Also of note (TMcT), one of the Testarossa has popped 🎉
🌶️🌱
Late harvest pickles. I was holding back in the hope I'd get enough for a couple of jars, and I reckon I timed it about right.
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Late harvest pickles. I was holding back in the hope I'd get enough for a couple of jars, and I reckon I timed it about right.
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
They're a mixture of 4 Jalapeños: White, Mammoth, Lemon Spice and Early (although they certainly weren't early this year).
🌶️🌱🍽️
This is exciting, and slightly daunting. I've always wanted a curry leaf plant, but I assumed they were too difficult to grow over here. I may yet be proved right, but it's a definite birthday treat to at least get a pop at it 🌱.
December 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This is exciting, and slightly daunting. I've always wanted a curry leaf plant, but I assumed they were too difficult to grow over here. I may yet be proved right, but it's a definite birthday treat to at least get a pop at it 🌱.
Even yet still more harvest in the ongoing attempt to clear the greenhouse. 🌶️🌱
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Even yet still more harvest in the ongoing attempt to clear the greenhouse. 🌶️🌱
Don't think we ever had this one, so here's Mystery Chilli #8. Thoughts?
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
December 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Don't think we ever had this one, so here's Mystery Chilli #8. Thoughts?
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
The plant is statuesque, not especially bushy, and large leaved. Early flowers were small, like chinense, but later ones (as shown) are bigger. Fruits are small but aromatic. So baccatum?
Also, flowering in December, WTF? 🌱🌶️
So these guys get a head start for the 2026 season 🌱🌶️
December 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
So these guys get a head start for the 2026 season 🌱🌶️
Pepper by pepper, the onslaught of winter is taking it's toll. The order isn't always as you'd expect - Dorset Naga is surprisingly tough, Mini Olive surprisingly delicate.
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pepper by pepper, the onslaught of winter is taking it's toll. The order isn't always as you'd expect - Dorset Naga is surprisingly tough, Mini Olive surprisingly delicate.
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱
Now it's the turn of the Green Trinidad to lose all it's leaves. Plenty of pods have ripened though, so thanks, and RIP 🌶️🌱