"West Dean knows how to put on a good show and you can see things growing and learn so much about how to cultivate your own. The place is quietly becoming a national institution. You should see it." The Times
Sarah Wain, West Dean Gardens' chilli growing expert, grows around 250 varieties of chillies in the Victorian Glasshouses in the Kitchen Gardens. Here, Sarah shares her top ten chillies to grow for their special qualities...
So there you have it. See Sarah's 250 varieties at the 20th Anniversary Chilli Fiesta and learn more about growing chillies at home. Sarah will be joined by experts Simpson Seeds (Friday), Hot Headz (Saturday) and Sea Spring Seeds (Sunday). They'll also be reminiscing about their first Chilli Fiesta in 1995!