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Old February 11, 2018   #12
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Originally Posted by HudsonValley View Post
I think it depends on which seed starting mix you have. I had a lot of trouble getting hot peppers to germinate in regular seed starting mix (an organic one from Espoma) when I first started growing from seed. I switched to coconut coir and it solved the problem. YMMV.
Seeds germinate without issue in a wet paper towel or coffee filter. They only need heat and moisture to pop. What you use for Germination is not important. Initial growing media is also not too important, they need light and heat and 'something' to spread their roots in. After getting a few true leaves - then they need the nutrients and good stuff.
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