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| How to Start Growing Hot Peppers Indoors Without Fail |
Now, whether you like hot peppers or sweet capsicum, this method is perfect for both. I myself grow both—hot peppers indoors and colorful capsicum outdoors. Here are two simple ways to grow hot peppers or capsicum indoors from seeds.
Growing hot peppers indoors from seeds – this is how you can start your pepper journey.
Growing hot peppers indoors from seeds has become very easy and fun these days. Keep a few key points in mind: the right soil type, light needs, and proper seed germination.More details article; how to grow garlic at home in containers indoors
Now only one thing is left – to give them heat. A heat mat is very useful for this. Peppers need heat from below to germinate, especially if you live in a cold area.
Cover the top with a plastic sheet or lid so that the moisture remains. As soon as the seeds sprout, remove this cover.
Now just wait – sweet peppers will sprout in 1 week, hot peppers may take a little longer – 2 to 3 weeks.
Lastly, some useful tips: read carefully.
When the pepper seeds sprout, keep the lights on for 16 hours. Turn them off for 8 hours. You can use a timer to make it easier.
Run an old fan – the pepper plants will sway, their stems will be strong, and fungus will not grow.
Now tell me, are you a capsicum person or a hot pepper person? And which is your favorite variety? Do tell in the comments. If you are trying this, then send a picture too – my heart will be happy.
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Preparation First – Fitness Test of Pepper Seeds
Whichever method you adopt, the beginning will be exactly the same. We soak the pepper seeds in 50% water and 50% hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes.Why do we soak the pepper seeds in water?
- Soaking the pepper seeds in water softens the outer layer. This helps them germinate in a short time.
- If there is any disease or bacteria in the seed, it dies right there
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First method – the traditional tray method
This method is more popular because it is easy and everyone has the equipment.
How to germinate pepper seeds?
- Take a seed tray or a small pot.
- Use seeding soil – it is light and drains water well.
- Plant the pepper seeds in twos – this is insurance, if one doesn’t sprout, the other will.
- Sprinkle some vermiculite or perlite on top – it will retain moisture but will not allow fungus to grow.
- Water from below – this means keep the tray in a tray of water until the topsoil starts to feel wet. Then take it out.
Now only one thing is left – to give them heat. A heat mat is very useful for this. Peppers need heat from below to germinate, especially if you live in a cold area.
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| How to Start Growing Hot Peppers Indoors Without Fail |
Cover the top with a plastic sheet or lid so that the moisture remains. As soon as the seeds sprout, remove this cover.
Growing pepper under lights
The seeds need light immediately after they have hatched. Otherwise, the plants grow tall and start falling – we call them "leggy," which ruins them.- If you have a sunny south-facing window and get bright sunlight for at least 6 hours a day – great!
- Otherwise, any clip light or tube light will do—make sure that:
- Lumens should be 1,500 to 2,000.
- Kelvin should be between 4500 and 6500 (it will say “Daylight” on the packet).
Place this light at a distance of 2 to 3 inches above the pepper seeds—no more, no less.
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Method 2 – Paper Towel and Ziploc Bag Method
This method is especially for very hot peppers – Bhut Jolokia, Habanero, etc. They take a long time to sprout, but this method wakes them up quickly.- Do the same 5 minute soaking for the seeds.
- Then lightly wet a paper towel (not dripping).
- Place the seeds in half, fold the paper, and put in a ziploc bag.
- Wrap the bag in an old sock or towel and place on a heat mat.
Now just wait – sweet peppers will sprout in 1 week, hot peppers may take a little longer – 2 to 3 weeks.
Lastly, some useful tips: read carefully.
When the pepper seeds sprout, keep the lights on for 16 hours. Turn them off for 8 hours. You can use a timer to make it easier.
Run an old fan – the pepper plants will sway, their stems will be strong, and fungus will not grow.
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Fertilize the peppers with half-strength liquid fertilizer when they have true leaves, not seed leaves.
If two pepper seeds sprout together, don't worry. Peppers enjoy growing together and help each other thrive.
Fertilize the peppers with half-strength liquid fertilizer when they have true leaves, not seed leaves.
If two pepper seeds sprout together, don't worry. Peppers enjoy growing together and help each other thrive.
Conclusion – Step into the world of hot peppers (or capsicums).
Look, if you are thinking that growing peppers is difficult, then that is a thought. With a bit of patience and some preparation, you can use these simple tricks. Soon, you’ll see peppers dancing on your balcony or terrace!Learn more: How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots
Now tell me, are you a capsicum person or a hot pepper person? And which is your favorite variety? Do tell in the comments. If you are trying this, then send a picture too – my heart will be happy.
If you liked this article on growing hot peppers from seeds, share it with a gardening friend!
