Think chillies are just about turning up the heat in your cooking, and that growing them at home is a tricky, high-maintenance chore? Think again!

Today on Gardening with Gav, David Wright chats with garden expert Gavin from Lee Rowan's Gardenworld to explore the vibrant, fiery world of home-grown chillies. From choosing the right heat level for your palate to planting techniques that guarantee a bumper crop all summer long, Gavin breaks down everything you need to know to get your chilli patch thriving.

• Varieties & Heat Levels: Navigating the Scoville scale from mild sweet peppers and jalapenos to blazing habaneros and bird's eyes.

• Sun & Soil Essentials: How to position your pots or garden beds to maximize sunlight, drainage, and fruiting.

• Feeding for Maximum Harvest: Simple watering and fertilizing tips to prevent blossom end rot and boost yield.

• Pest & Care Tips: Keeping common garden bugs away naturally so your chilli plants stay healthy season after season.

If you want to add some serious flavor to your veggie patch and kitchen this season, this is an absolute must-listen.