Best pots for chilli plants

Ever wondered how to grow chillis in pots? One of the spiciest (sorry) garden ideas around, this hot take on the edimentals trend has always been touted as a fun project for even the very greenest of gardeners.

As the kind of person who sprinkles chilli flakes into every single dish I'm cooking, regardless of whether or not the recipe calls for it, I've long been obsessed with the idea of growing my own chilli peppers.

This year, finally, is the year I've decided to hop onto this most sizzling of garden trends.

And I'm here to tell you first-hand that they really are easy to grow.

I'm not the only one who has these spicy little fruits (because yes, chillis are fruits: all of the hottest peppers are!) pegged as an easy win. 

'Growing your own chilli plants can be very rewarding,' promises Morris Hankinson. 

'It’s not difficult, and can save you quite a bit of money!'