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Propagating chillies

ianrussell88ianrussell88 Posts: 1
in Problem solving
Hi everybody new to the forum! 
I have just used coir growing plugs to sow my chilli seeds in a heated propagator, my only concern is the coir plugs have dried out in the propagator.
Is this ok I have topped up with a little bit of warm water but not sure if it’s needed!?

any help would be greatly appreciated :)

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  • roshnimistry1roshnimistry1 Posts: 17
    I've grown some chilli seeds and have started just misting them each day if they look a bit dry! Mine are in compost mixed with perlite...maybe coir might dry out quicker though? With mine the shoots and leaves are still green so I'm thinking the misting is working :)
  • rosehenderson90rosehenderson90 Posts: 83
    Very exciting! I'm going to do mine this weekend.

    I used coir for most of my seedlings last year and found it did dry out quite quickly.

    RHS advise to keep seed compost "just moist" at all times: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Advice/Profile?pid=501


  • NewBoy2NewBoy2 Posts: 1,813
    Old plastic pots with compost in spread the seeds over the top wadd more compost water every day and stick on a heated mat from the pet shop.

    I have just thrown away the last plant from last season and started my 7 pots off today.
    Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
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