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If you are having problems germinating seeds over 6 months old, then you have a problem processing and storing your seeds. The germination method is a secondary concern." dmforcier
...and that would explain why I am on here doing research. I am going to try that water method when saving seeds from peppers in the future. I liked what Karen had to say about germinating seeds in the earth so I will stick with that in future. Thanks; Pete