Should I deseed birds eye chillies?

The white membrane and seeds are the hottest part of the chilli. Remove them before slicing , or slice the whole chilli with the seeds in if heat is required.

Do you have to dry out chilli seeds before planting?

To preserve fresh chilli seeds, first dry them. If the seeds are dried carefully, they can germinate for at least two years. After that, the germination rate drops slightly, year after year. If you plant seeds from fresh chillies straight away, drying them beforehand is not necessary .

Do you need to remove seeds from chili peppers?

Chili Pepper Seeds Are Edible . Chili pepper seeds will not harm you and will pass right on through your body.

Can I plant seeds straight from a chilli?

If the peppers are fresh, put them in a bright place until they ripen and start to dry . Try washing ten or so seeds in water, dry them overnight, then plant them shallowly in good soil in a flowerpot. If they're viable they should begin germinating within ten days.

What to do after chilli seeds germinate?

Planting the Germinated Seeds Now place back in a warm space - you will start to see the shoots come through over the next 7 days, make sure the compost doesn't dry out, but do not over water. As the seedlings start coming through move the tray to somewhere in the light to stop them stretching.

Can I grow chillies from dried chili seeds?

Yes, drying does nothing bad to the seeds . So unless the peppers have actually been roasted/baked (and not just sun-dried, as they usually are), the seeds should be fine, and will produce normal plants similar to the parent plants.

Are birds eye chillies easy to grow?

Birds Eye is a compact Thai type chilli that is not only excellent for cooking (especially Thai curries). Works well as a container plant on a windowsill or a sunny patio, one of the easier to grow chillies .

Is birds eye chilli a perennial or annual?

The bird's eye chili plant is a perennial with small, tapering fruits, often two or three, at a node. The fruits are very pungent. The bird's eye chili is small, but is quite hot.

Why won't my chili seeds germinate?

Chilli seeds need a steady temperature of 25c to 28c to germinate and they also need a good quality seed compost - fine material, good drainage and not too high in nitrogen.

What to do with birds eye chilis?

Bird's eye chile peppers are used extensively in Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisines. Fresh or dried chiles are added to salads, stir-fries, curries, sauces, sambals, soups, and marinades . The stems are removed, and the chiles can be left whole, sliced, diced, chopped, or pureed.

Should you deseed dried chillies?

The seeds of the dried variants add more bitterness than heat, which is why they are often removed before using . The inner membrane holds a lot of the heat in the fruit, so if you're going for a milder flavor, be sure to take away as much as you can.

How do you eat bird eye chillies?

The whole green bird's eye chili is also eaten raw as a side dish for gorengan (deep-fried foods) . In Vietnamese cuisine, these chilis are used in soups, salads, and stir-fried dishes.

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Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want togrow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zonewill usually give you the best results in your garden.

How to Use Climate Zones

First, find your climate zone using the map or descriptions below. Next, refer to our sowing chart, which provides approximate sowing timesfor our most popular seeds for each climate zone.

While knowing your climate zone is helpful when planning your garden, there are many other factors that may affecthow your plants grow, including unseasonal weather conditions, the specific microclimate of your garden and how youcare for your plants. You know your garden better than us, so if a different climate zone seems to ‘fit’ your gardenbetter, go ahead and use it as a guide.

Our climate zones cover huge areas of Australia, so we recommend gardeners also consider their local conditionswhen planning what and when to plant. For example, gardeners in alpine areas have shorter growing seasons thangardeners in cool coastal areas, even though both alpine and coastal areas are included in our ‘Cool Temperate’climate zone. We recommend gardeners in cool regions look at the ‘days to maturity’ information provided for eachvariety and choose those that will mature in a short (6-12 week) growing season.

Tropical

Includes: Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Exmouth
High humidity summers with most rainfall in summer and dry, warm winters. Includes northern Australia fromExmouth (WA) across to south of Townsville (Qld).
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Arid

Includes: Alice Springs, Mildura, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo
Hot dry summers, winters can be warm or cool depending on the region. Includes a large area of centralAustralia from the WA coast to Charleville (Qld), Tamworth (NSW) and Albury-Wodonga (NSW/Vic).
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Subtropical

Includes: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast
Warm humid summers with high summer rainfall and mild winters. Includes coastal Queensland and northern NSWfrom north of Mackay to just south of Coffs Harbour.
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Temperate

Includes: Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Toowoomba, Central Coast NSW, Wollongong, Bunbury
Moderate humidity and reliable rainfall, with four distinct seasons. Includes coastal areas from north ofPort Macquarie to south of Woollongong in NSW, coastal SA and the southeastern coast of WA.
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Cool Temperate

Includes: Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Launceston, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Mt Gambier
Low humidity with most rainfall in winter; hot dry summers and cold winters. Some regions will experiencefrosts and snow. Includes coastal areas of south-eastern Australia and alpine areas of Victoria, NSW andTasmania.
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Climate Zones FAQ

What if I can’t find my climate zone?
If you can’t locate your zone from looking at the map or the descriptions on this page, we suggest that you think ofan area that has a climate that’s similar to yours and use the zone for that area as a guide.

What if I live on the border of two zones?
If you live near the border between two zones we suggest you read the descriptions for both zones and decide whichbest describes the climate where you live. Depending on the microclimate in your garden, you may be able to grow awider range of plants over a longer season than others in your zone. Lucky you!

What is a microclimate?
A microclimate is a small area where the temperature or humidity differs to the climate of the surrounding area. Forexample, if you live in a climate zone where frosts are common but your garden is protected by buildings or largetrees, your garden may be frost-free. Similarly, if you live in a warm temperate zone but your garden is at a highaltitude your microclimate may have more in common with the cool temperate zone, so use this as a guide whendeciding which zone is relevant to you.

Can I grow varieties not listed for my climate zone?
While our climate zones and sowing chart will help you decide what is suitable to plant in your garden, they providegeneral guidance only. We recommend you start by sowing seed that’s recommended for your climate zone; once you geta few successes under your belt you can experiment with varieties in neighbouring zones and see how you go –gardening is all about experimenting after all!