TY - BOOK AU - Maguire,Kay TI - Red hot chili grower: the complete guide to planting, picking and preserving chillies SN - 9781784721022 PY - 2015/// CY - London, England PB - Mitchell Beazley KW - Hot peppers KW - Preservation KW - Peppers N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - From 'Hungarian Hot Wax' to 'Red Savina', and 'Scotch Bonnet' to 'Elephant's Trunk', chillies come in dozens of shapes, colours and degrees of spiciness - from sweet and succulent to blow-your-head-off hot. RHS Red Hot Chili Grower provides everything you need to grow your own chillies from scratch, with step-by-step instructions for sowing seeds, caring for the plants, harvesting the fruit and troubleshooting common problems. Chili-lovers will also find plenty of background information, such as a short history of the chili and a guide to Scoville heat units (the official measurement of spicy heat), as well as tasty tips for enjoying the fruits of your work. Packed with charts, checklists, photographs and illustrations, this is the perfect guide to the world of grow-your-own chilies ER -