Prater 75 #1 Posted February 7, 2012 I have never started from seeds before. I have a small kit to start in the house and then transplant. Just wondering if there are any pointers from more experienced starters. I will be starting Bhut Jolokia Peppers (1 million plus on the schoville chart) from some seeds I removed before the peppers went into the dehydrator. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #2 Posted February 7, 2012 Pointer #1...Save me some! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #3 Posted February 7, 2012 Rooster, funny story behind these peppers. It included a lady who does not cook trying to make spanish rice on one of the islands during a charity event I was part of. Needless to say she put three ghost chillies in the pot of rice not knowing them from sarano peppers. We thought we were going to have to call the Coast Guard to take two of the divers to the hospital for anaphylactic shock...they thought they were going to die.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted February 7, 2012 They sound painful, the best kind. :eusa-think: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #5 Posted February 7, 2012 Serrano's are one of my Favorites, I have heard the Ghost taste like Serrano with the bite of Habenero! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #6 Posted February 8, 2012 More like the bite of a Great White..took 4 hours for the numbness in my mouth to return. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted February 8, 2012 More like the bite of a Great White..took 4 hours for the numbness in my mouth to return. :beer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH4ME 6 #8 Posted February 9, 2012 sounds like they will make you cry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 132 #9 Posted February 9, 2012 I tried the peat moss seed starters like below but in my experience I've had better luck using garden soil. The plants I started in peat would be spindly and have a weak root system. When I planted them in the garden they would get flattened by the first rain or windy day. They grew faster in peat initially but the plants started in garden soil were stronger and fared better when put outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prater 75 #10 Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks, I will pull my kit out tomorrow and see what all I have to start. I may just use potting soil that I have instead of the coconut husk looking pucks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 2 #11 Posted February 12, 2012 I use a soil-less sterile potting mix in plastic break apart flats. Keep the soil warm and moist for good germination. I keep them under 4' flourescent lights, a combo of inexpensive cool white and warm white tubes, for 16 hours a day. Start fertilizing after the first or second set of true leaves have developed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 132 #12 Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks, I will pull my kit out tomorrow and see what all I have to start. I may just use potting soil that I have instead of the coconut husk looking pucks... I would suggest compressing the potting soil some so that it mimics the garden soil density. They may grow slower initially but in my opinion they will be stronger having had to work their way through the denser soil (like if outside). Just my 3 cents (inflation). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,714 #13 Posted February 12, 2012 Another suggestion: all Pepper plants like a little sulfur; easy way to get this is to drop a couple (2-3) of paper-matches in the transplanting hole, the head of the match is mostly sulfur. Peppers tend to like it a little dry, and warm - avoid moist mulches. Good place to germinate pot-sewn seeds is on the water heater, really speeds up the sprouting. For me, I've found that in most cases, garden sewn seeds usually catch up to transplants by the end of the season & harvest, but the seeds and starts have to protected from the elements when they do happen (excessive rain, heat, birds & bugs), 'gallon empty milk jugs' as covers help. Good Luck, Glen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 209 #14 Posted February 15, 2012 Just a little FYI for you newbys of gardening. Get a Farmers Almanac. You may do very well by going by the moon and propper planting time for your area. Seeds do well if planted in pairs. You can reuse last years cell pack as long as it is washed with hot water and a little bleach. If you have potting soil use it. Be careful of the amount of water you use. The peat in it holds lots of water so go easy. If you have a pot with leftover potting soil, heat it in an old crock pot until it reaches 130 degrees for 20 min. let cool and use. This process kills any fungus that may have formed over time and makes it useable again. Don't plant to deep and make sure that you tap the seed once covered so you will get a seed to soil contact .Fertilize once the second set of true leaves come in. Best of Luck Jennifer Holt CEO/ Happy Hollow Farm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
