Swiss gardener Jürg Wiesli has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest chilli pepper for the third time, growing one measuring 1 foot 8.6 inches.
Wiesli first set the record in 2017 with a 1-foot 5.7-inch chilli, then beat his own record in 2018 with a 1-foot 7.9-inch pepper. His latest chilli was measured on August 11.Wieslistarts his seeds indoors in March under grow lights, then plants them outside in April. He says good soil, regular watering and balanced fertiliser are key to growing long chillies.Wieslistarts his seeds indoors in March under grow lights, then plants them outside in April. He says good soil, regular watering and balanced fertiliser are key to growing long chillies.