In the veg plot I use it on chilli, cucumber and tomato plants ... In early May, I pinched out the tops of my chrysanthemum plants to create more side stems for flower buds.

Plant the seeds: Plant 2-3 chilli seeds about half an inch deep into ... leaving a small portion of the stem intact.

This honey chilli lotus stem offers a blend of sweet and spicy flavours. Serve it as a snack or appetiser for your next dinner party. First, cut thin slices of the lotus stem. Wash the lotus stems ...

Choose a variety of chilli that is suited to your climate ... Once they are ripe, gently twist the fruit from the stem to remove it from the plant. Green chillies are best used fresh but can ...