@AlupoaieCristian I don't fertilize until the first set of true leaves are well developed. The first set of leaves (the cotyledons) are actually a food source for the seedling.
@ratdavid9 No Problem, Im assuming you enjoy growing peppers in general, well im kinna like that too, at the moment i have so many varieties i just cant grow each one, but your Bhut jolokia is behind in the hottest of the world, im not sure if your a member of thehotpepper website but you can get some really hot pepper information and sometimes free seeds, even the hottest of the world Moruga at 2million SHU
Cntnd BTW In a later video I saw that the inside of your growing box was covered in moisture, from what I know that is an indication that it's too warm in the growing box and you should keep the lid slightly ajar.
@ratdavid9 Light box. BTW you seem very cautious about various infestations and sicknesses to the plant, I havn't bothered sofar and they seem well, but perhaps it is more common in your climate.
@ratdavid9 Yeah, that's the other end of it. Guess moisture is harder to balance with a heat mat but on the other hand it germinates faster, my germination took 1-3 weeks depending on kind of seed.
Cntnd What struck me though is that I think your´re overdoing it in the early phases; I, myself just put the seeds 1/4 -inch down the soil, kept it moist and put them in my southernmost window in a "mini-greenhouse" until they started to grow, after that ! added light so they would get up to 14 hours of light. After 3 weeks I've got 8/10 Jalapeno, 4/4 Habanero and 1/4 Mini Bonnet. Gues I should have grown more seeds and separated them later.
@Thomor99 That "hot box" gets them warm so they germinate fast. As little as 5 days. If I did it the way you do it may take longer. I leave my lights on 24 hours a day. Peppers can easily be separated once they get past that weak stem stage. I am using a technique like that this year, stay tuned! Video out possibly tomorrow.
Great tutorial, watched all 17 videos in a stretch. I live in Sweden, so I guess climate in Minnesota is similar to Sweden, at least it seems so since it was preferred by swedish emigrants in the 19th century, but thats just my guess. Anyhow, I'm on my fist year as a Chili Grower and I find your advice great.
@Thomor99 Yeah I'm actually pure blood Scandinavian. 50% Swedish and 50% Norwegian I'm told. My Grandparents or their parents came directly off the boat. My climate here is zone 5. It can get as low as -30F in winter here although the last few years have barely fallen below 0F. Summers can be very hot and humid. 90'sF and even 100+ F sometimes. The growing season is May 15-20 to frost, usually late September but last year it was late October.
@ratdavid9 OK, cool! Gotta ship you better beer than Budweiser then ;) Our climate is somewhat different I see, wintertime mean temperature is about 30F, falling to 0F a week or two. Summertime mean temperature is about 70F, occationally towars 90F but that's just for a day or two. Humidity here is low.
I watched all your vids. Great Job! I have taken your method almost exactly in growing my own. The only difference so far in I couldn't fine a plastic box with a transparent lid. I bought one with a solid blue lid. So. I was wondering, is it important for the soil to be exposed to light while germinating? I have a heating pad in there and I'm using the two-cup method, but it isn't exposed to light at all. I started yesterday so obviously I haven't seen anything yet. Any advice would be nice.
@zippo004 Your box should be fine. To my knowledge the seeds do not require light to germinate. My biggest piece of advice is check them often! Twice a day. When they sprout they stretch fast and if they get too tall they will fall over and die. Germination can start in as little as 5 days but may take a month or more. Do not let them dry out or the seeds will enter another period of dormancy and you will be out of luck. KEEP CHECKING THEM!!! :-)
Thanks for a very informative video. I will grow my first Bhut Jalokia this year. Do you have any advice for me. I love hot pepper. BTW are you in a SEED GIVEAWAY program? Go to Praxx 55214 and find out the detail. I think it is a good idea and give people a chance to grow their own food. I will join next year.
@63viet As far as advice my videos cover quite a bit but if you have a specific question I'll try my best. What exactly is this Praxx 55214? I had no luck finding it. Good luck!
Thanks! Helpful, I am afraid I am going to be copy cat for my first season or two. Thanks for the post, you did a pretty good job for your first video!
excellent video, I have learnt some great ideas from you. This is my first year growig chillis (hot cayenne) its amost 9 days since germination and about 50% have germinated in total. im just waiting for second set of leaves to sprout so i can then pot ino the cups like you have done. keep up the good work and thanks
@ratdavid9 Hello, I wanted to suggest using stronger lights at the point you are at such as the T5 6500K 2ft. Also I'd scrap that al foil, it doesnt offer enough reflectivity. Use mylar or an emergency blanket or two at Walmart. It is also not good for the cups to be clear as light can pass through and hit the roots. However, the lights you are using, you will be fine. I'd also get some kind of small fan for air circulation. It helps strengthen the roots. Just a few tips.
@theitalian556 I appreciate the tips. Mylar, hmmm....interesting. I just get the cheapest cups I can find and the seedlings don't stay in them long anyway. It's worked so far. I haven't found a fan to be necessary but different conditions call for different techniques. Getting ready to start seeds in 6 weeks!
@ratdavid9 Ya, I use the same red solo cups! Cheap is always best if it works! 6 weeks wow! Must not be growing any super hots this yr? I'm excited for you, wish you the best of luck this yr! I wanted to grow some aji lemon drops but I had a limited amount of space :(
David, I am want to buy my seeds now for this years growing season and I would like to know if you have any recommendations on who/where to order from? I know there are several online, I just want to make sure they're reputable. Im looking for JHC, Trinidad Scorpion ButchT, Bhut Jolokia, and Yellow 7 Pot (or Pod). Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
@anitlu88 When the seeds sprout in the dark warming box they rapidly stretch for light. If left too long (just a couple days) they stretch so tall that they become very weak and topple over and die. It is important they get strong light asap after germination.
@ratdavid9 Oh thanks David lol I sort of learnt that the hard way...hoping the sticks will support them and keep them alive. Is there a particular timing as to when you should cut back all but the healthiest seedling?
@ratdavid9 why not germinate them in the light? I've had success without a warming box for habanero (scotch and regular), Thai, and cayenne peppers. Seems like a lot of unnecessary steps imo. No offense! Have you tried overwintering yet? I have done that with one of my Thai pepper plants for the first time. I was wondering how some people got their plants to be so big and they have been doing that. I gotta get my hands on Bhut Jolokias this year! GL
@ExistentialExistent The reasons I don't germinate with light are; the electricity costs $, the direct contact the mat has to the cup keeps them warm to germinate quicker and hot lights can cause the surface of the soil to dry out and if your not paying attention that can cause the seeds to delay germination. I try to get germination as as fast as possible. We all have our own techniques though. I'm just sharing mine. I haven't overwintered, lack of space. GL!
@ratdavid9 I've changed the way I do things since that post. I use a warming box now, lol. I'm getting more rapid germination with pellets. I'm very impressed at the speed I got seedlings. I decided to put more work in it since that last post. So I think it's worth all that effort now. By light, I meant sunlight, hehe. I use that to heat things up rather than mats. I think I was being overcritical in the first half of my post. Use what gives you the best results :) .
After this new experience and reading a lot of opinions on seed germination, I recommend using peat to hold in more of that moister. I'm almost doing the same thing as you are. Except I used Jiffy pellets that have peat, sunlight for warmth, and put a light on em after I saw them sprout in 4 days. Some of the other peppers took a little longer. The bhut jolokias only took 8 days to sprout. I did research because I wanted to make sure I germinated them properly.
The Bhuts I mean. I read some crazy stuff claiming they were difficult to germinate, so I got worried and changed my germination methods. I'm glad I freaked out because my germination is much faster now.
I watered it really thoroughly but with no improvement. I think its a disease or virus. The yellow is slowly turning into brown and flaking away. All the new little leaves have fallen off. Only some of the bigger leaves are wilting, but eventually I think they will drop. Ill just have to hope my seedlings don't become infected and make it through. I water it every 3-4 days but after the last water the soil is still wet so I am still waiting for the top inch to dry out. Thank you though.
My pepper plant is not doing well. The leaves have sploches of transparent yellow, they are wilting and all the small leaf buds have fallen off of the very top. Some have even turned completely black or brown. None of the bigger leaves have fallen off except for one I accidentally brushed with my arm. No flowers yet either its probably a 2-3 month old Cayenne. That being said most of the new leaves running down the stalk of the plant are still alive. It is indoors,in a pot. My seedlings are fine
@ratdavid9 Did you prep the seeds for germinating? Such as soaking them in water for a day. Or putting them in a damp paper towel before you sowed the seeds for germinating? How did you water them while they were germinating? Thanks!
@theitalian556 No prep required from seeds in a seed packet. I'm not sure if prep is necessary for your own collected seeds. Some seeds require a dormancy period before they will sprout. I don't know about this question yet. Soaking in 80deg + water won't hurt but that and the paper towel seems unnecessary to me. I sowed seeds in damp seed starting mix at 80deg+ and they sprouted in 5 days with no additional watering. If they take longer to germinate, check every day and water if surface dries.
@ratdavid9 I once overwatered the soil when I was first germinating the seeds as I haven't added any water since the beginning and I felt like I am meant to do SOMETHING. Well, I was wrong I should have just left it alone because those two overwatered cups sprouted 5 days later than the other two that wasn't overwatered.
@anitlu88 Looks like that will be the learning part for me. As I am a first time grower. The soil looks dry to me so I have been lightly spraying them with a warm mist spray every day. Should I not be watering them at all. Its hard for me to tell because as I said the soil looks dry.
@ExistentialExistent I've just found your comment. I won't say I know this as 100% fact but I'm pretty sure the seeds need to be completely dried at least before they will be able to germinate in proper conditions. Do you know differently?
Best to dry them out. Some people thinking soaking them helps. I don't see a difference in the germination rates. Also other people think the seeds that float don't germinate but they do.
@ratdavid9 Awesome videos! Do you use fertalizer/water from planting/germinating stage until harvest/picking stage? Just one drop of fertalizer per cup at germinating stage and gradualy move up to two or three drops per cup? Also I saw from a source that sand is good to mix into the soil as pepper plants like it. Is this true/necessary? Thanks again!!!
@theitalian556 I wait to fertilize until the second set of leaves emerge. Then I do like you say. I mix sand with potting soil and manure in my containers. I think some sand is a good idea.
@ratdavid9 Great thanks, I'm a first time grower as you can prob tell. Where is a good place to buy the sand and manure? Also, do I want to add the sand snd manure at the planting/germinating of the seedlings or when the second set of leaves emerge? How much sand and manure to cup of soil? Thanks again for the help!!!
@theitalian556 you can get sand and manure pretty much any garden center/hardware store. Add these to the final planting container. 1/2 dirt to 1/4 sand to 1/4 manure. It doesn't have to be exact. Just use seed starting mix or potting mix for the first "cup" stages until your ready to transplant. Use chemical fertilizer during the cup stage.
@ratdavid9 Again many thanks David! That should be all the questions I have for growing the peppers. I do have one seperate question that's seed related. I want to grow some peppers using the seeds from sun dried peppers that I got. It appears that the pepper seeds still have a slight pepper residue on them, Do I need to rinse them off with water then let the dry before planting? Thanks again! Should be my last Q lol
@ratdavid9 Hello again, My jalapeno seeds shriveled up and slightly darkened in color when I removed the seeds from the pod. Is this normal, will they still be good for planting? Thanks!
Thanks for this series. I'm in Florida and started my hot pepper seeds under an alcove outside, last July. They received indirect light later in the day & sprouted up fast (I had to move the seeds/seedlings away from midday sun for the first few weeks). They're doing great now, & are over a foot tall. The technique with the cups worked great; I cut the hole by twisting the point of a knife, and then slicing off the splayed ends on the bottom. Tomato growers also shipped seeds fast, & from FL.
I live in Florida, its always hot and humid here. Do you think id be able to just put some seeds directly into a pot, put them in the sun and water once a day? I have a bunch of seeds but I am afraid it will be too hard and Ill be disappointed. I liked this video, but there seem to be different techniques for different climates. Haven't found any for Florida, and you seem to know your stuff well. What is your best advice?
@fxsaberboy That is very true about different climates having different techniques.My advice is the seeds require a constant 80 deg. or higher for rapid germination. Less than that and the germination is unpredictable and spotty. Also the soil needs to remain moist (not wet) until germination. If the soil dries out for even one day, it could potentially cause the seeds to go in to a deep dormancy which could take months to break.Watch out for rain washing the seeds out of the soil too.Good luck!
@ratdavid9 Thank you very much. I think I will germinate them on my porch which is very humid and stays a constant 80-95 degrees, sometimes hotter. If it drops a little below 80 at night though would that be ok? I cant be sure it will, but its possible. After germination, I am moving them into the sun outside, keeping them in pots of course.
@fxsaberboy That should work. If it gets much below 80 at night it might delay the germination. At constant 80 or higher my seeds took 5-8 days to germinate.
@ratdavid9 Ok so its been about a week now since I started the seeds and they sprang up pretty quickly. But I have like 3 plants growing from the same hole. One is fairly short still because it just came up 2 days ago and the others are nice and tall but one has larger leaves than the other. I am afraid the plants will die being so close together and I can't be sure which one is the healthiest or when to thin them out. Should I wait for a second set of leaves before getting rid of one?
Excellent video tutorial, however I think it would've been even better if you created the video earlier in your seeding. Showing the very first steps like depth of seeds would be very helpful although you did mention it.
@artstrick Yeah I know. I was bored one day and decided to make what I thought would be a one time video. So this video literally happened about an hour after I thought of the idea to make it. Your right, it would have been better that way but since I couldn't go back in time I tried to explain what I did previously in this video.
@ratdavid9 I'm going to guess Party Giant or some place like that because I haven't been able to find any just looking around in most stores. Sounds like you have have a fixation on Christianity though. Funny how you've brought it up twice before I brought it up once. Best of luck with your peppers.
@lance22me That was intended as a joke ;-). Where I live you can find cups like that at nearly any grocery store. Am I fixated on christianity? If my wanting to see it's superstitious interference in our government and public school classrooms disappear, then yes, I am. How did I bring it up twice? Anyway, good luck!
Great video. The best I have seen so far. I live in southern Wisconsin so I am just starting my peppers. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Tom
MyWrestlingVidsIpod7 3 days ago
@MyWrestlingVidsIpod7 Thanks! I, live close to your area.
ratdavid9 13 hours ago
my peppers seems to be germinating in only 4 days, is it possible or is it some thing else growing in the pot?
Awsome video btw.
warax112 6 days ago
@warax112 It's possible. Knowing what a pepper seedling looks like also helps.
ratdavid9 4 days ago
very informative loved the discription. from Sindh, Pakistan.
nazrpositive 1 week ago
@nazrpositive Thanks!
ratdavid9 1 week ago
Good video mate. You've got fans in Australia lol
Nomaxia 2 weeks ago
@Nomaxia Hey I appreciate that, thanks!
ratdavid9 2 weeks ago
to you use fertilizer when you seed for the germination ?
AlupoaieCristian 2 weeks ago
@AlupoaieCristian I don't fertilize until the first set of true leaves are well developed. The first set of leaves (the cotyledons) are actually a food source for the seedling.
ratdavid9 2 weeks ago
Great Job with The Video, even thought ive been growing peppers for quite a bit, I learned more Frugal Ideas
CHEVYCAMARO4GEN 2 weeks ago
@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN Thanks!
ratdavid9 2 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 No Problem, Im assuming you enjoy growing peppers in general, well im kinna like that too, at the moment i have so many varieties i just cant grow each one, but your Bhut jolokia is behind in the hottest of the world, im not sure if your a member of thehotpepper website but you can get some really hot pepper information and sometimes free seeds, even the hottest of the world Moruga at 2million SHU
CHEVYCAMARO4GEN 2 weeks ago
My comments are of course out of my own interest and not intended as criticism :)
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
Cntnd BTW In a later video I saw that the inside of your growing box was covered in moisture, from what I know that is an indication that it's too warm in the growing box and you should keep the lid slightly ajar.
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
@Thomor99 The "heat box" or the light box?
ratdavid9 3 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 Light box. BTW you seem very cautious about various infestations and sicknesses to the plant, I havn't bothered sofar and they seem well, but perhaps it is more common in your climate.
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
@Thomor99 I will keep an eye out this year to see if it happens. Also, look up damping off. I have had problems in the past. Now I take no chances.
ratdavid9 3 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 Yeah, that's the other end of it. Guess moisture is harder to balance with a heat mat but on the other hand it germinates faster, my germination took 1-3 weeks depending on kind of seed.
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
Cntnd What struck me though is that I think your´re overdoing it in the early phases; I, myself just put the seeds 1/4 -inch down the soil, kept it moist and put them in my southernmost window in a "mini-greenhouse" until they started to grow, after that ! added light so they would get up to 14 hours of light. After 3 weeks I've got 8/10 Jalapeno, 4/4 Habanero and 1/4 Mini Bonnet. Gues I should have grown more seeds and separated them later.
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
@Thomor99 That "hot box" gets them warm so they germinate fast. As little as 5 days. If I did it the way you do it may take longer. I leave my lights on 24 hours a day. Peppers can easily be separated once they get past that weak stem stage. I am using a technique like that this year, stay tuned! Video out possibly tomorrow.
ratdavid9 3 weeks ago
Great tutorial, watched all 17 videos in a stretch. I live in Sweden, so I guess climate in Minnesota is similar to Sweden, at least it seems so since it was preferred by swedish emigrants in the 19th century, but thats just my guess. Anyhow, I'm on my fist year as a Chili Grower and I find your advice great.
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
@Thomor99 Yeah I'm actually pure blood Scandinavian. 50% Swedish and 50% Norwegian I'm told. My Grandparents or their parents came directly off the boat. My climate here is zone 5. It can get as low as -30F in winter here although the last few years have barely fallen below 0F. Summers can be very hot and humid. 90'sF and even 100+ F sometimes. The growing season is May 15-20 to frost, usually late September but last year it was late October.
ratdavid9 3 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 OK, cool! Gotta ship you better beer than Budweiser then ;) Our climate is somewhat different I see, wintertime mean temperature is about 30F, falling to 0F a week or two. Summertime mean temperature is about 70F, occationally towars 90F but that's just for a day or two. Humidity here is low.
Thomor99 3 weeks ago
I watched all your vids. Great Job! I have taken your method almost exactly in growing my own. The only difference so far in I couldn't fine a plastic box with a transparent lid. I bought one with a solid blue lid. So. I was wondering, is it important for the soil to be exposed to light while germinating? I have a heating pad in there and I'm using the two-cup method, but it isn't exposed to light at all. I started yesterday so obviously I haven't seen anything yet. Any advice would be nice.
zippo004 3 weeks ago
@zippo004 Your box should be fine. To my knowledge the seeds do not require light to germinate. My biggest piece of advice is check them often! Twice a day. When they sprout they stretch fast and if they get too tall they will fall over and die. Germination can start in as little as 5 days but may take a month or more. Do not let them dry out or the seeds will enter another period of dormancy and you will be out of luck. KEEP CHECKING THEM!!! :-)
ratdavid9 3 weeks ago
Thanks for a very informative video. I will grow my first Bhut Jalokia this year. Do you have any advice for me. I love hot pepper. BTW are you in a SEED GIVEAWAY program? Go to Praxx 55214 and find out the detail. I think it is a good idea and give people a chance to grow their own food. I will join next year.
63viet 4 weeks ago
@63viet As far as advice my videos cover quite a bit but if you have a specific question I'll try my best. What exactly is this Praxx 55214? I had no luck finding it. Good luck!
ratdavid9 4 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 his name is praxxus55712
andrewleedoggmail 4 weeks ago
@andrewleedoggmail Ok. It turns out I already subscribed to that LOL!
ratdavid9 4 weeks ago
Thanks! Helpful, I am afraid I am going to be copy cat for my first season or two. Thanks for the post, you did a pretty good job for your first video!
ddavis0144 1 month ago
How long do you wait to dry them before you gring up the peppers to powder?
TheRastaRick 1 month ago
excellent video, I have learnt some great ideas from you. This is my first year growig chillis (hot cayenne) its amost 9 days since germination and about 50% have germinated in total. im just waiting for second set of leaves to sprout so i can then pot ino the cups like you have done. keep up the good work and thanks
unitedtilidie79 1 month ago
Nice vid. Gonna grow peppers this year. Last year didn't go so well. Keep it up. Keep us updated with your garden.
MayloGreenThumb 2 months ago
Nice collection! Will be starting some different variety of chilli next year. I'm so excited.
4GreenEarth2 2 months ago
@4GreenEarth2 me too!
ratdavid9 2 months ago
@ratdavid9 Hello, I wanted to suggest using stronger lights at the point you are at such as the T5 6500K 2ft. Also I'd scrap that al foil, it doesnt offer enough reflectivity. Use mylar or an emergency blanket or two at Walmart. It is also not good for the cups to be clear as light can pass through and hit the roots. However, the lights you are using, you will be fine. I'd also get some kind of small fan for air circulation. It helps strengthen the roots. Just a few tips.
theitalian556 2 months ago
@theitalian556 I meant that the fan helps strengthen the stems not roots lol
theitalian556 2 months ago
@theitalian556 I appreciate the tips. Mylar, hmmm....interesting. I just get the cheapest cups I can find and the seedlings don't stay in them long anyway. It's worked so far. I haven't found a fan to be necessary but different conditions call for different techniques. Getting ready to start seeds in 6 weeks!
ratdavid9 2 months ago
@ratdavid9 Ya, I use the same red solo cups! Cheap is always best if it works! 6 weeks wow! Must not be growing any super hots this yr? I'm excited for you, wish you the best of luck this yr! I wanted to grow some aji lemon drops but I had a limited amount of space :(
theitalian556 2 months ago
@4GreenEarth2 Sweet what are you growing?
theitalian556 2 months ago
Very useful, concise info. Great, thanks!
zyancalikola 2 months ago
@zyancalikola Thanks!
ratdavid9 2 months ago
David, I am want to buy my seeds now for this years growing season and I would like to know if you have any recommendations on who/where to order from? I know there are several online, I just want to make sure they're reputable. Im looking for JHC, Trinidad Scorpion ButchT, Bhut Jolokia, and Yellow 7 Pot (or Pod). Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
ves3687 2 months ago
@ves3687 I have only used Tomato growers supply co. You may use chilepepperinstitute or .pepperjoe.and find what your looking for.
ratdavid9 2 months ago
do you not keep the second cup under it all the time, because i just left it there and it created a puddle at the top of my cup?
tylertindell69 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@tylertindell69 You used too much water. If that happens, remove the bottom cup and let the excess drain for a few minutes. Then place back in cup.
ratdavid9 2 months ago
Hello David
Thank you so much for the video! It was very detailed unlike the many other videos I have seen that just practically assumes you know everything.
Anyway, I started to plant some Jalapeno peppers seeds myself last week following your vid and the seedlings are now all tilting towards the window.
Why did you say that you don't want the seedlings to be to tall when in the germinating box?
Thanks David : )
anitlu88 4 months ago
@anitlu88 When the seeds sprout in the dark warming box they rapidly stretch for light. If left too long (just a couple days) they stretch so tall that they become very weak and topple over and die. It is important they get strong light asap after germination.
ratdavid9 3 months ago
@ratdavid9 Oh thanks David lol I sort of learnt that the hard way...hoping the sticks will support them and keep them alive. Is there a particular timing as to when you should cut back all but the healthiest seedling?
anitlu88 3 months ago
@ratdavid9 why not germinate them in the light? I've had success without a warming box for habanero (scotch and regular), Thai, and cayenne peppers. Seems like a lot of unnecessary steps imo. No offense! Have you tried overwintering yet? I have done that with one of my Thai pepper plants for the first time. I was wondering how some people got their plants to be so big and they have been doing that. I gotta get my hands on Bhut Jolokias this year! GL
ExistentialExistent 1 month ago
@ExistentialExistent The reasons I don't germinate with light are; the electricity costs $, the direct contact the mat has to the cup keeps them warm to germinate quicker and hot lights can cause the surface of the soil to dry out and if your not paying attention that can cause the seeds to delay germination. I try to get germination as as fast as possible. We all have our own techniques though. I'm just sharing mine. I haven't overwintered, lack of space. GL!
ratdavid9 2 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 I've changed the way I do things since that post. I use a warming box now, lol. I'm getting more rapid germination with pellets. I'm very impressed at the speed I got seedlings. I decided to put more work in it since that last post. So I think it's worth all that effort now. By light, I meant sunlight, hehe. I use that to heat things up rather than mats. I think I was being overcritical in the first half of my post. Use what gives you the best results :) .
ExistentialExistent 2 weeks ago
After this new experience and reading a lot of opinions on seed germination, I recommend using peat to hold in more of that moister. I'm almost doing the same thing as you are. Except I used Jiffy pellets that have peat, sunlight for warmth, and put a light on em after I saw them sprout in 4 days. Some of the other peppers took a little longer. The bhut jolokias only took 8 days to sprout. I did research because I wanted to make sure I germinated them properly.
ExistentialExistent 2 weeks ago
"I haven't overwintered, lack of space. GL"
Yeah, that's the hard part! I wish I had space to take in all the varieties I'm growing this year.
ExistentialExistent 2 weeks ago
The Bhuts I mean. I read some crazy stuff claiming they were difficult to germinate, so I got worried and changed my germination methods. I'm glad I freaked out because my germination is much faster now.
ExistentialExistent 2 weeks ago
I watered it really thoroughly but with no improvement. I think its a disease or virus. The yellow is slowly turning into brown and flaking away. All the new little leaves have fallen off. Only some of the bigger leaves are wilting, but eventually I think they will drop. Ill just have to hope my seedlings don't become infected and make it through. I water it every 3-4 days but after the last water the soil is still wet so I am still waiting for the top inch to dry out. Thank you though.
fxsaberboy 4 months ago
My pepper plant is not doing well. The leaves have sploches of transparent yellow, they are wilting and all the small leaf buds have fallen off of the very top. Some have even turned completely black or brown. None of the bigger leaves have fallen off except for one I accidentally brushed with my arm. No flowers yet either its probably a 2-3 month old Cayenne. That being said most of the new leaves running down the stalk of the plant are still alive. It is indoors,in a pot. My seedlings are fine
fxsaberboy 4 months ago
@fxsaberboy Sounds like it might have dried out. It's important to check them every day in the beginning and water if necessary..
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 Did you prep the seeds for germinating? Such as soaking them in water for a day. Or putting them in a damp paper towel before you sowed the seeds for germinating? How did you water them while they were germinating? Thanks!
theitalian556 4 months ago in playlist theitalian556's favorites
@theitalian556 No prep required from seeds in a seed packet. I'm not sure if prep is necessary for your own collected seeds. Some seeds require a dormancy period before they will sprout. I don't know about this question yet. Soaking in 80deg + water won't hurt but that and the paper towel seems unnecessary to me. I sowed seeds in damp seed starting mix at 80deg+ and they sprouted in 5 days with no additional watering. If they take longer to germinate, check every day and water if surface dries.
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 I once overwatered the soil when I was first germinating the seeds as I haven't added any water since the beginning and I felt like I am meant to do SOMETHING. Well, I was wrong I should have just left it alone because those two overwatered cups sprouted 5 days later than the other two that wasn't overwatered.
anitlu88 4 months ago
@anitlu88 Your gaining experience, good! Keep it up and good luck :-)
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@anitlu88 Looks like that will be the learning part for me. As I am a first time grower. The soil looks dry to me so I have been lightly spraying them with a warm mist spray every day. Should I not be watering them at all. Its hard for me to tell because as I said the soil looks dry.
theitalian556 3 months ago
@ratdavid9 peppers don't go into a true dormancy. You can germinate them any time. You just need the right temperature and water.
ExistentialExistent 1 month ago
@ExistentialExistent I've just found your comment. I won't say I know this as 100% fact but I'm pretty sure the seeds need to be completely dried at least before they will be able to germinate in proper conditions. Do you know differently?
ratdavid9 2 weeks ago
@ratdavid9 yes, I have germinated them without drying before. I think the rates are much lower.
ExistentialExistent 2 weeks ago
Best to dry them out. Some people thinking soaking them helps. I don't see a difference in the germination rates. Also other people think the seeds that float don't germinate but they do.
ExistentialExistent 2 weeks ago
Did you have a problem with aphids?
theitalian556 4 months ago
@theitalian556 No, not at all.
ratdavid9 4 months ago
Thanx for the vid it's just what i've been looking for. btw I like your random facts
TheSwiftMoving 4 months ago
@TheSwiftMoving Great, hope it helps!
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 Awesome videos! Do you use fertalizer/water from planting/germinating stage until harvest/picking stage? Just one drop of fertalizer per cup at germinating stage and gradualy move up to two or three drops per cup? Also I saw from a source that sand is good to mix into the soil as pepper plants like it. Is this true/necessary? Thanks again!!!
theitalian556 4 months ago
@theitalian556 I wait to fertilize until the second set of leaves emerge. Then I do like you say. I mix sand with potting soil and manure in my containers. I think some sand is a good idea.
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 Great thanks, I'm a first time grower as you can prob tell. Where is a good place to buy the sand and manure? Also, do I want to add the sand snd manure at the planting/germinating of the seedlings or when the second set of leaves emerge? How much sand and manure to cup of soil? Thanks again for the help!!!
theitalian556 4 months ago
@theitalian556 you can get sand and manure pretty much any garden center/hardware store. Add these to the final planting container. 1/2 dirt to 1/4 sand to 1/4 manure. It doesn't have to be exact. Just use seed starting mix or potting mix for the first "cup" stages until your ready to transplant. Use chemical fertilizer during the cup stage.
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 Again many thanks David! That should be all the questions I have for growing the peppers. I do have one seperate question that's seed related. I want to grow some peppers using the seeds from sun dried peppers that I got. It appears that the pepper seeds still have a slight pepper residue on them, Do I need to rinse them off with water then let the dry before planting? Thanks again! Should be my last Q lol
theitalian556 4 months ago
@theitalian556 It's hard for me to tell what your referring to but if you want you could soak them overnight with no problem.
ratdavid9 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 ok thanks!
theitalian556 4 months ago
@ratdavid9 Hello again, My jalapeno seeds shriveled up and slightly darkened in color when I removed the seeds from the pod. Is this normal, will they still be good for planting? Thanks!
theitalian556 4 months ago
@theitalian556 Strictly guessing from what you said it sounds like they are no good. Good seeds are usually whitish/yellowish.
ratdavid9 4 months ago
Thanks for this series. I'm in Florida and started my hot pepper seeds under an alcove outside, last July. They received indirect light later in the day & sprouted up fast (I had to move the seeds/seedlings away from midday sun for the first few weeks). They're doing great now, & are over a foot tall. The technique with the cups worked great; I cut the hole by twisting the point of a knife, and then slicing off the splayed ends on the bottom. Tomato growers also shipped seeds fast, & from FL.
hotsaucefever 4 months ago
@hotsaucefever Nice to hear of your success! Good luck :-)
ratdavid9 4 months ago
I live in Florida, its always hot and humid here. Do you think id be able to just put some seeds directly into a pot, put them in the sun and water once a day? I have a bunch of seeds but I am afraid it will be too hard and Ill be disappointed. I liked this video, but there seem to be different techniques for different climates. Haven't found any for Florida, and you seem to know your stuff well. What is your best advice?
fxsaberboy 5 months ago
@fxsaberboy That is very true about different climates having different techniques.My advice is the seeds require a constant 80 deg. or higher for rapid germination. Less than that and the germination is unpredictable and spotty. Also the soil needs to remain moist (not wet) until germination. If the soil dries out for even one day, it could potentially cause the seeds to go in to a deep dormancy which could take months to break.Watch out for rain washing the seeds out of the soil too.Good luck!
ratdavid9 5 months ago
@ratdavid9 Thank you very much. I think I will germinate them on my porch which is very humid and stays a constant 80-95 degrees, sometimes hotter. If it drops a little below 80 at night though would that be ok? I cant be sure it will, but its possible. After germination, I am moving them into the sun outside, keeping them in pots of course.
fxsaberboy 5 months ago
@fxsaberboy That should work. If it gets much below 80 at night it might delay the germination. At constant 80 or higher my seeds took 5-8 days to germinate.
ratdavid9 5 months ago
@ratdavid9 Ok so its been about a week now since I started the seeds and they sprang up pretty quickly. But I have like 3 plants growing from the same hole. One is fairly short still because it just came up 2 days ago and the others are nice and tall but one has larger leaves than the other. I am afraid the plants will die being so close together and I can't be sure which one is the healthiest or when to thin them out. Should I wait for a second set of leaves before getting rid of one?
fxsaberboy 5 months ago
@fxsaberboy The plants will not die being close together. You can wait weeks before you choose the best plant. Then simply clip the others away.
ratdavid9 5 months ago
Excellent video tutorial, however I think it would've been even better if you created the video earlier in your seeding. Showing the very first steps like depth of seeds would be very helpful although you did mention it.
Thank you.
artstrick 5 months ago
@artstrick Yeah I know. I was bored one day and decided to make what I thought would be a one time video. So this video literally happened about an hour after I thought of the idea to make it. Your right, it would have been better that way but since I couldn't go back in time I tried to explain what I did previously in this video.
ratdavid9 5 months ago
So where did you buy your hot peppers seeds?
misskisskadee 5 months ago
@misskisskadee I show the catalog that I get the seeds from in this video.
ratdavid9 5 months ago
Loved your video because you did not use just ready made growing kits. Great ideas even for the growing box with aluminium. Thanks.
OlliMSa 6 months ago
@OlliMSa Your welcome, hope it helps you!
ratdavid9 6 months ago
@ratdavid9 I'm going to guess Party Giant or some place like that because I haven't been able to find any just looking around in most stores. Sounds like you have have a fixation on Christianity though. Funny how you've brought it up twice before I brought it up once. Best of luck with your peppers.
lance22me 7 months ago
@lance22me That was intended as a joke ;-). Where I live you can find cups like that at nearly any grocery store. Am I fixated on christianity? If my wanting to see it's superstitious interference in our government and public school classrooms disappear, then yes, I am. How did I bring it up twice? Anyway, good luck!
ratdavid9 7 months ago
Way cool ... I wonder where I can get little cups like that?
lance22me 7 months ago
i will follow just the half of your great video ,because i have geminated the seeds from papel towels,water and a tupper..thanks!
lagartija0235 8 months ago
@lagartija0235 Thanks, hope it helps!
ratdavid9 8 months ago
lol at the random fact!
SaviourSole 10 months ago
obrigado por compartilhar a informação, estou começando meu plantio e irei seguir seus conselhos.
thanks for sharing this info, I am beginning my planting and I will follow your advices.
tllsilver 10 months ago
@tllsilver Your welcome! Happy growing :-)
ratdavid9 10 months ago
Nice video. Beautiful in HD. Great selections of peppers as well. Thanks for uploading. This is really interesting.
SAK59 11 months ago
@SAK59 Thanks for the kind comments!
ratdavid9 11 months ago