My first attempt to grow Hot Peppers...

[WVTomatoMan]

Originally Posted by Dork Fish

Okay, so i got the seeds started today (paper towel method)

Here's the list:
Anaheim chili
Hungarian Wax
Serrano
pepperoncini
Hot Lemon
Jalapeno Conchos
Jalapeno M
California wonder (sweet)

Let's see how long it takes them to sprout...


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Generally speaking the hotter the pepper the longer it takes to germinate.

Randy

[Dork Fish]

Well, home depot was a little slow at getting my heating mats out...so until they arrive, they are on top of my aquarium lights right now.





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[Dork Fish]

Day 2: What day should i start checking the bags to see if they sprouted...


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[Dork Fish]

also...can i put the zip lock bags directly on heat mats?

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[guruofgardens]

I used a towel under the ziploc bags as my first attempt seemed to fry the seeds.

[b54red]

I have a terrible time growing tomatoes in containers but peppers seem to thrive. Besides the cow manure I found that the composted chicken manure that they sell bagged at Lowes is a terrific top dressing to add a bit later when the plants are looking a bit sad in the summer heat. Last year was the first time I tried using it on container peppers and they exploded with new growth and perked up wonderfully. Most of all they set a lot of new fruit and so every few weeks I would give my container bells a bit of chicken manure and water it in well. I also scratched in some around my peppers in the ground and they liked it also.

You might want to check out the thread on seed starting with DE under the Starting From Seed forum. I have found that using DE to start seeds gives far better germination and far faster germination than any other medium I have tried. It is also very easy to work with and cheap for a seed starting medium. The one I use is called UltraSorb and is sold at Auto Zone in a 15 lb bag for around 6 dollars. They keep UltraSorb in the corner next to the oil in all the stores I have seen it in. If you decide to try it make sure you don't get the large bag that they have at the front of the stores because it is not the same stuff.

Bill

[neoguy]

The varieties you're growing should sprout pretty quickly as opposed to the "hots" and "SUPER hot". I'd start checking after 4-5 days, but don't be surprised if they take 7-21 days. Hots and super hots could take 30- 60 days.

I always place them on the warmed seed mats, you want to make sure the temp is around 85 degrees.

[Dork Fish]

Originally Posted by guruofgardens

I used a towel under the ziploc bags as my first attempt seemed to fry the seeds.

I do have a piece of cardboard between them.

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[Dork Fish]

Originally Posted by b54red

I have a terrible time growing tomatoes in containers but peppers seem to thrive. Besides the cow manure I found that the composted chicken manure that they sell bagged at Lowes is a terrific top dressing to add a bit later when the plants are looking a bit sad in the summer heat. Last year was the first time I tried using it on container peppers and they exploded with new growth and perked up wonderfully. Most of all they set a lot of new fruit and so every few weeks I would give my container bells a bit of chicken manure and water it in well. I also scratched in some around my peppers in the ground and they liked it also.

You might want to check out the thread on seed starting with DE under the Starting From Seed forum. I have found that using DE to start seeds gives far better germination and far faster germination than any other medium I have tried. It is also very easy to work with and cheap for a seed starting medium. The one I use is called UltraSorb and is sold at Auto Zone in a 15 lb bag for around 6 dollars. They keep UltraSorb in the corner next to the oil in all the stores I have seen it in. If you decide to try it make sure you don't get the large bag that they have at the front of the stores because it is not the same stuff.

Bill

Great info...thanks. I will remember this and check or that thread. Thank you again

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[Dork Fish]

Originally Posted by neoguy

The varieties you're growing should sprout pretty quickly as opposed to the "hots" and "SUPER hot". I'd start checking after 4-5 days, but don't be surprised if they take 7-21 days. Hots and super hots could take 30- 60 days.

I always place them on the warmed seed mats, you want to make sure the temp is around 85 degrees.

Oh okay, going to check on them now. thanks

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[Dork Fish]

DAY 5:









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[Dork Fish]

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[WVTomatoMan]

For most of the varieties you're growing 7-10 days would be reasonable, but 14 days can be common and up to 21 days. BTW, I folded my paper towels over the seeds and put them in a zip lock bag when using the paper towel starting method.

Good luck.

Randy

[Dork Fish]

Okay, i will check them daily. They are actually in between the napkin, even though it doesn't look like it.
Thanks

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[tam91]

Looks to me like some of them are starting. If they go too far, they get stuck in the paper towel. Not a big deal, you just end up planting a teeny bit of the towel.
My serranos and jalapenos were ready to plant in 6 days last year.