Growing Super Hot Chili Peppers from Seed - 2010

[VisionForum1]

Interesting. I am also interested to know what type of soil.

[unitedtilidie79]

great video and very interesting Im in process of growing chillis for first time and have some cayenne seedlings and some Dorset Naga which are just germinating. Im concerned as when i come to plant outside my garden isnt south facing (i live in uk). Will they get enough light to fruit from my window sill even if its not direct sunlight? Your advice would be much appreciated

[bgandgoochi1]

what soil mix are you using

[OBcalling]

Heat and seeds on the surface in full light are the 2 tricks....

[etcrobb]

Thanks for the great info as I am really starting out with these hot peppers. I grew some habaneros back in Texas but I am in Florida now. Did not know about growing conditions till now. Many thanks for the great video.

[jjdillion0919]

Not to early for germinating 2012 crop. I got 7pot, bhut jolokia, fatalii, madame jannet, scorpion,and hab mustards germinating, will post my first video soon

[UnoRaza]

Are peppers pot size sensitive? ie. 5 gal buckets big enough?

[cobraopts7]

watch cause next season your plants are going to be hybrids

[porter1164]

When are you going to post something for the 2011 growing season? I would like to see what you have going this season.

[phillymanpete]

@Efetida

It will vary depending upon where you live. If you have cold winters, I would recommend planting your seeds no later than Feb 1. Orange or red Habanero seeds will typically sprout in 10 - 14 days at soil temps of about 80 degrees farenheit. Bhut Jolokias and other super hots can take a month to sprout, even at 80 degree soil temps. I've had a Bhut germinate 38 days after sowing the seed....Good luck with your growing!

[bluesdog88]

Nice looking plants, I just got some habenero seeds and it's just starting to get hot in Australia, does it matter when I start growing them?

[JackyRec0rds]

@bluesdog88

Some people consider chillis as an annual plant and tend to plant the seeds for germination towards the end of winter so that they are strong once winter comes round the following year. but i also live down under (perth, australia) and our winters arent extremely cold so i germinate seeds all year round.

[TheMindPhenomenon]

Do you have like a lamp on them 24-7?

[jk4bs]

hahaha he has serious connections.. Everyone of his seeds are acquired as though they came from Pablo Escobar.. Sounds like a dope deal.. any Oaxacan? Colombian? Serious though some nice tips and thanks for thehotpepperdotcom

[richnorm]

I have a few Ghost pepper plants that are about 120 days old and a few feet tall in pots. The lower leaves are starting to yellow and drop off. Is this normal now ? They have always been very health. I live in Florida. I've fed them a few times and they get plenty of sun and water. I've sprayed on occasion for Aphids.Would appreciate any info. Since these things take so long to grow I sure don't want them croaking on me now! Please Email me at RN7755@msn.com if possible. Thanks!

Rich

[baldurus1]

@richnorm Your pot may be to small, or over watering. Try to water less frequently.

[richnorm]

The plants are starting to bloom, so I read that Epsom Salt was good and added a little. Other stuff I read was that the heat might be too much, and shriveling up in hot times might not be good? Other than moving them during the day I can do much. I'll cut back on water for one pot and see what happens. I never worried about what a plant did beyond basics, but these take so long I don't want to kill them off now! Kind of like trying for a giant pumpkin then run it over with the lawn mower. :)

[baldurus1]

@richnorm Know what you mean. I'm trying to grow "bonchis" chili bonsais. With them it's very important to get a thick stem, and thats not always easy to do. About the heat, i use a fan to move the air and cool them down during summer. Well, good luck with your chilies.

[richnorm]

@baldurus1

Thanks, that sounds like a great idea. I read that somewhere, but wondered about it.

Thanks again,

Rich

[cob4lyf04]

What kind of soil mixture do you use when you germinate your seeds? your plants look fantastic by the way im jelous this is my first year doing this im not getting a whole lot of peppers but i hope next year too

[blazing1hound]

Hi are those cups permenant pots for the peppers? because i planted some chilli peppers and i need to know by size.

[ImAHungryBoy]

save your seeds! thats what i do, i got cayenne, serrano, hatch new mexican anaheim(little bit spicy and different flavor then the normal anaheim), red savina, bhut jolokia, white habanero, mini bell peppers, and a few unidentified peppers, and i always save the seeds. im willing to share some after i harvest this year.

[marito001]

what did you do to make the seeds germinate, what was the setup?? l

[phillymanpete]

@marito001 ...Warmth and moisture. Soil was kept at 80 degrees F constant, and moist. Super Hot Chili peppers come from tropical climates and like heat and humidity.

[comanderkuddles]

@phillymanpete do yu have any jolokia seeds, i really want some, but i dont know of any stores by my house that sells them, i would be willing to trade pepper seeds for some,

[theitalian556]

@phillymanpete Hi there, what soil did you use to germinate with? Did you use anything else with the soil? Thanks!

[theitalian556]

@phillymanpete One more question, how long did it take for them to sprout on average? Thanks

[pepperjoe12]

Looking good! check out my Chile Garden videos on YouTube.

[fatturdburger]

6 days to sprout chinense 4 me.

[phillymanpete]

@blindbykorn1994 I am using Roots Organic 707 Grow Formula as it has some incredible and organic material such as earthworm castings, bat guano, kelp, seabird guano and other goodies that peppers just love. You can use any type of soil that can be found at your local Lowes, Home Depot etc. Although, I don't particularly care for the soil, you can get good results using the standard Miracle Grow.

[phillymanpete]

Live on the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic. Plants go outside end of April. Last known frost is May 1st, so if it gets cold in the early season, I bring them inside. Works out pretty well!

[blindbykorn1994]

@phillymanpete hey what kind of soil do you use and if you use fertilizer what kind do you use

[tweirup]

Were do you live, April seems a little early to plant them.

[NitrousMouse]

Just so you know, CARDI stands for Caribbean Agricultural Research Development Institute.

[qazwsxedcrfvtgbyh595]

whoah! ur one heck of a pepper mania!

[Jeratos]

do you have a chocolate douglah?

[Ogizzie]

Nice variety! How would you recommend the Bhut Jolokia? I understand that it's...."pretty hot" lol