GROWERS are being urged to get their chilli seeds in now if they want a chance at competing in the hottest contest on Dorset.

The Fourth Great Dorset Chilli Festival, to be held on August 2 and 3 has announced the start of its chilli plant-growing competition.

A spokesman said: “Chillies can take a while to germinate and ought to be grown now to maximise the chances of plants being laden with ripe fruit come judging day.”

For full rules and to receive NuMex Twilight chilli seeds contact info@greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk or call 01258 447040.

Go to www.surefire-events.com for more details.