Edible Ornamentals

Edible Ornamentals Chillies are like love - you'll always want more no matter how bad you got burnt the last time. We're specialist chilli & veg growers. Do come visit us.
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We're based in Chawston where market gardens are abundant and growing delicious veg is simply a way of life. It is here that you will find Edible Ornamentals - Passionate Chilli Growers.

26/07/2026

🌶️ Ever wondered why commercial chilli growers spend so much time pruning and tying up their plants?

This time-lapse shows Claire and me working our way through Tunnel 1, carefully pruning and supporting hundreds of our super-hot chilli plants.

Removing the lower leaves and side shoots encourages the plant to focus its energy where it matters most – producing bigger, healthier crops of chillies. It also improves airflow around the base of the plant, helping reduce disease pressure and creating better conditions for successful pollination.

As the season progresses, these plants will be carrying an incredible weight of peppers. Without strings and support clips, many would simply topple over or snap under the load.

It's one of those jobs that's absolutely essential for healthy plants and maximum yields... even if it is a lot of work! 🌶️💪

25/07/2026

🔥 It's back! 🔥
Our Chilli Ranch Barbecue Sauce is back in stock!
If you're expecting a sweet, sticky fast-food style BBQ sauce... this isn't it.
This is a proper Texas-style barbecue sauce. Rich, smoky and packed with bold flavour from cracked black pepper, red chillies and our own house-made chipotle, smoked and prepared right here at farm.

If you love authentic barbecue flavour with a gentle kick, you're going to love this one.

Available now while stocks last!


07/07/2026

🌶️ What a fantastic Father's Day here at Edible Ornamentals last week!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a brilliant day. From live music by **Beans and Biscuits**, delicious food, chilli tastings, plants, sauces, and plenty of sunshine, it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet lots of new ones too.

If you joined us, see if you can spot yourself in the video! We'd love to hear what your favourite part of the day was.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success—we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

🌶️ The A1 may be closed this weekend, but we're OPEN as usual!This heatwave has our chilli plants looking fantastic—perf...
27/06/2026

🌶️ The A1 may be closed this weekend, but we're OPEN as usual!

This heatwave has our chilli plants looking fantastic—perfect timing to pick up plants or sample our artisan chilli sauces.

Allow extra travel time and follow the signed diversions.

19/06/2026

🎬 Connor's Father's Day Advice – Part 4 🌶️🔥

Joanna asks:

"What could go wrong?"

Connor's response?

"What could go RIGHT?" 😆

What follows is another classic Connor monologue involving Chilli Ninja Sambal, Inferno Hot Sauce, Armageddon The End Sauce, and a theory about what happens when someone who can't handle heat (perhaps your dad 👀) decides to try them.

According to Connor, the worst-case scenario is Dad ends up lying on the porch asking for ice cream... and then finding out there isn't any. 😂🍦

The best-case scenario?

You get your phone out, film it, and make a fortune from the video. 🤣📱

🌶️ Father's Day BBQ & Chilli Tasting
📅 Sunday 21 June
🕛 12pm–4pm
🎶 Live music
🍔 BBQ
🔥 Chilli tasting
🪴 Plants & gifts
✅ Free entry

Who in your family would be first to tap out? 😂👇

18/06/2026

🌶️ "Why should people bring their dads here on Father's Day?" 🌶️

Joanna asks a simple question.

Connor's answer?

"To blow his face off with our chilli sauces..." 😆🔥

He then goes on to explain that if you REALLY want Dad to have a memorable day, you should give him some of our Armageddon sauce... or perhaps a Carolina Reaper. 😳🌶️

According to Connor, it'll be a little bit funny for Dad...
..but MUCH funnier for you. 😂

🌶️ Father's Day BBQ & Chilli Tasting
📅 Sunday 21 June
🕛 12pm–4pm
🎶 Live music
🍔 BBQ
🔥 Chilli tasting
🪴 Plants & gifts
✅ Free entry

Who's the chilli lover in your family? Tag them below! 👇

11/06/2026

🌶️ “Connor… what chillies will we be trying on Father’s Day?” 🌶️

Simple question. Dangerous answer… 😆🔥

Apparently, one of the chillies on the tasting menu will be the **Carolina Reaper** 😳

Connor’s suggestion? Bring Dad along… or maybe challenge a sibling… or that one family member who thinks they can handle heat 👀😂

Just remember… you *might* want some milk nearby 🥛🔥

🌶️ **Father’s Day BBQ & Chilli Tasting**
📅 Sunday 21 June
🕛 12pm–4pm
🎶 Live music • BBQ • Chilli tasting • Plants • Sauces • Free entry

Who are YOU giving the Reaper to? 😆👇

04/06/2026

🌶️ “Connor… what ARE these plants?” 🌶️

What should have been a simple question somehow turned into a full botanical TED Talk… 🤣🌱

If you’ve ever met Connor, you’ll know there’s no such thing as a short answer when chillies are involved!

And while he’s telling you how you can melt your eyebrows off… don’t forget our **Father’s Day event – Saturday 21 June, 12pm–4pm** 🌶️🔥

Bring Dad (or treat yourself if you're the Dad 😄) for chillies, plants, sauces, great food, and a relaxed afternoon at the farm.

📍 Saturday 21 June | 12pm–4pm

Even under extreme greenhouse conditions, our sensors keep delivering reliable, real-time data.This image was captured i...
23/05/2026

Even under extreme greenhouse conditions, our sensors keep delivering reliable, real-time data.

This image was captured inside the Bramble Greenhouse where temperatures reached an intense 47°C (116.6°F). Accurate environmental monitoring in conditions like these are critical for protecting crops, optimizing performance, and supporting smarter growing decisions.

27/04/2026

What’s Shawn doing?

Planting up Dorset Naga plants into their final position. 🌱

20L pots. Four to a pallet. One dripper each — their lifeline from here on.

From this small start… to large, fruiting plants over the coming months.

First time trying a time-lapse on the Insta360 — won’t be the last.

Season’s moving.

Would you grow something this hot? 🌶️


Address

Cherwood Nursery, Blue Bells, Chawston
Bedford
MK443BL

Telephone

+441480405663

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