Welcome back to season two of the ChilliChump podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Gardener Scott a renowned gardening expert. We get into the challenges of gardening in different climates, share tips for growing chillies and other plants, and discuss the philosophy and passion behind successful gardening.00:00:00 - Introduction to Gardener Scott and His Gardening Journey00:05:19 - Challenges of Growing in Colorado's Climate00:10:54 - Importance of Soil Temperature and pH for Plant Growth00:16:19 - Hardening Plants and Preparing for Outdoor Planting00:21:41 - Learning from Gardening Failures and Successes00:27:02 - The Joy of Experimentation and Learning in Gardening00:32:29 - Preservation Techniques for Harvested Chilies00:37:48 - Balancing Passion and Business in Gardening00:43:11 - Planning and Preserving the Chili Harvest00:48:32 - Favourite Plants to Grow and Their Benefits00:54:05 - Gardening as a Lifelong Passion and Community00:59:31 - Teaching Patience and Fulfilment Through Gardening01:04:53 - Starting a YouTube Channel Focused on Gardening01:10:34 - Creating Educational and Engaging Gardening Content01:16:03 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success on YouTube01:21:37 - Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge Online01:26:59 - Exploring Gardens and Collaborating with Other Gardeners01:32:26 - Visiting Iconic Gardens and Learning from Others01:37:56 - Reflecting on the Gardening Journey and Future Plans

Join us for a special outdoor recording from the beautiful New Forest as we unwind after the Dorset Chilli Festival. We share our festival highlights, including the fantastic people we met and the exciting new products we discovered. Get ready for updates on our chilli growing adventures, sneak peeks at upcoming projects like our outdoor kitchen, and honest reflections on balancing different content for our YouTube channel. We'll also chat about our plans for the wildflower area and chicken coop, and discuss the challenges and joys of content creation. Expect some unexpected guest appearances from the local wildlife! Whether you're a chilli fiend, a gardening fan, or just curious about the world of content creation, this laid-back conversation has something for everyone. So grab your favourite (possibly spicy) beverage and join us for some chilli chat! 📱Questions/Comments- Leave a WhatsApp voice note: +44 7354 201043 🔥Hand crafted hot sauce https://chillichump.com/shop🌱Quality Chilli Pepper Seeds: https://chillichumpseeds.com 🪣Soil mix: https://youtu.be/hbcRpC7vG-c 🗣️Join the ChilliChump Public Discord Today! https://discord.com/invite/BaFX9wvwNj

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:32 - Dorset Chilli Festival Highlights 07:01 - Our Purchases at the Festival 17:53 - Seasonal Excitement in Gardening 20:14 - Automation Mistake Confession 24:07 - Shaun's YouTube Channel Growth 26:48 - Designing an Outdoor Kitchen 30:03 - Meeting Fans at the Dorset Chilli Festival 37:15 - YouTube Thumbnails and Branding 45:55 - Garden Updates and Developments 53:15 - Escaping Chickens in the Garden 54:09 - Composting Tips and Techniques 54:54 - End of the Podcast

In this episode we are answering questions from you! And I am joined again by Mrs ChilliChump in the new studio.

These questions were from the last monthly livestream: https://youtube.com/live/sk-fHsx0HP4

📱Questions/Comments- Leave a Whatsapp voice note: +44 7354 201043 🔥Hand crafted hot sauce https://chillichump.com/shop 🪳Controlling bugs: https://youtu.be/q86hMKa7nBI 🪴Why pot up: https://youtu.be/Pf2rE3mJTM4 🪣Soil mix: https://youtu.be/hbcRpC7vG-c 💡Grow lights: https://youtu.be/C1cLRhUdfJo 🧪Crossing chillies: https://youtu.be/58PJTo_5JNs 0:00:00 Welcome to the Podcast! 0:04:03 How many chilli pepper plants does ChilliChump Grow 0:08:27 Drooping leaves on chilli seedlings before watering? 0:13:58 Chilli Seedlings growing slow. Fertilise? 0:18:32 Do you need a growlight to grow chilli peppers? 0:20:19 What is the ideal temperature for chilli pepper seedlings? 0:22:37 How long do chilli seedlings take to get first true leaves? 0:24:33 How do you measure pH of soil? 0:29:28 Can you use old soil to grow chillies? 0:32:06 Thoughts on cold stratification of seeds 0:39:15 Which grows bigger: 7pot Primo or Dorset Naga? 0:42:39 Crossing c.flexuosum with another chilli to get a cold resistant chilli 0:46:11 Tips for growing hot and superhot chillies outdoors in the UK 0:50:18 Pot size progression for growing chilli pepper plants 0:53:26 Which peat-free compost? 0:56:11 Can you germinate from frozen chilli peppers? 0:58:29 Getting rid of pests/white fly/aphids 1:02:09 Trimming overwintered chilli pepper plants1:06:26 Stay Spicy! #chillichumppodcast