Yesterday watched a utube video of chilli seeds growing in a banana. Banana was topped and trailed and a slice removed lengthwise then slightly mashed. Lots of seeds were pressed into the banana which was then placed in a partly filled pot then covered with compost. They seeds were then shown to have sprouted. Has anyone tried this method? Looked like fun.
If your chillies are too hot and volcanic you can make them milder by removing the seeds and white pith so you just get the fruit flavour and some heat. You can also cook them whole in your dish but pierced a couple of times so they release flavour and heat without swamping the whole dish. Remove before serving.
The main tips I have for good germination are a good seed compost and correct heat levels. They need to be warm, like tomatoes and then kept warm and light to grow on and produce fruits.
It's still very warm here so my chillies - Lemon Drop, Hungarian Black and Hot Wax - are all enjoying a second and third flush of flowers and fruits. I've already saved seeds for next year and have ice cube trays full of blitzed flesh for adding to sauces, soups and stews.
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The main tips I have for good germination are a good seed compost and correct heat levels. They need to be warm, like tomatoes and then kept warm and light to grow on and produce fruits.
It's still very warm here so my chillies - Lemon Drop, Hungarian Black and Hot Wax - are all enjoying a second and third flush of flowers and fruits. I've already saved seeds for next year and have ice cube trays full of blitzed flesh for adding to sauces, soups and stews.