I'm having chilli germinate woes. They're in the propagators on the windowsill but I'm not getting a high rate of little green things appearing (3 out of 15 on some that have been out a few weeks). How long does it take a chilli seed to germinate? Am I just being too impatient? (Probably!)
Also - something that has occurred to me. How soon do you take a seedling out of the propagator once its started to grow? I've got a unheated propagator to put the seedlings into next but I've no idea how long you should leave them before moving them into the unheated one (or into fresh air). An inch tall? Two inches? Once they have X amount of leaves?
(Despite said woes I may have just tweeted a local "chilli farm" asking if they stock the Peter Peppers as they're worth growing for the giggle factor at BBQs alone!
One of the chilli farms (I got carried away on Twitter) just sent me a message suggesting I try putting the propagator above the fridge for a more consistent temperature at night. Looks like I'll be getting my little step out tonight! My propagator is heated but non adjustable and I've no idea what temperatures it gets, I remove it from the window every night so it doesn't get chilled but until they sprout the fridge might be a good place - certainly will remove any temptation to remove the lid to take a look!
Did anyone know it is National Chilli Day? They were talking about it on R2, how appropriate that I should receive my package of seeds from Stacey today
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I'm having chilli germinate woes. They're in the propagators on the windowsill but I'm not getting a high rate of little green things appearing (3 out of 15 on some that have been out a few weeks). How long does it take a chilli seed to germinate? Am I just being too impatient? (Probably!)
Also - something that has occurred to me. How soon do you take a seedling out of the propagator once its started to grow? I've got a unheated propagator to put the seedlings into next but I've no idea how long you should leave them before moving them into the unheated one (or into fresh air). An inch tall? Two inches? Once they have X amount of leaves?
(Despite said woes I may have just tweeted a local "chilli farm" asking if they stock the Peter Peppers as they're worth growing for the giggle factor at BBQs alone!
One of the chilli farms (I got carried away on Twitter) just sent me a message suggesting I try putting the propagator above the fridge for a more consistent temperature at night. Looks like I'll be getting my little step out tonight! My propagator is heated but non adjustable and I've no idea what temperatures it gets, I remove it from the window every night so it doesn't get chilled but until they sprout the fridge might be a good place - certainly will remove any temptation to remove the lid to take a look!
I'm not sure what varieties you're growing but I normally just do mine on a windowsill above a radiator. I've 100% germination from shop bought seed.
Did anyone know it is National Chilli Day? They were talking about it on R2, how appropriate that I should receive my package of seeds from Stacey today
Note to self - next time I'm handling Stacey's chilli seeds wear gloves!! I now have watery eyes and burning lips and it proves how dim I am!!
All seeds now in jars on the work top waiting for their bedtime drink
Hubbie said thank you Stacey, he loves chillies and can't wait to have some, I just hope I am successful in growing them now!!
Just one question, how many seeds do you sow in each pot?
LOL Edd, better than saying I've got a headache
I was thinking about that too, will give it a go unless Stacey tells me otherwise before morning when sowing begins
Your son looks cute, bless him. I wish I had toddlers again instead of terrible teens!!! The time goes way too fast!!!
Oh yes Edd
Better not hijack Stacey's thread any more