Planting pepper seeds can be tricky. Understanding how to buy your seeds, when to plant them indoors and how to get them to germinate are all key to producing healthy plants.
This category page lists the posts that show you how to do everything so you can get your seeds to grow.
(Note: Here's a specific archive page for all articles about growing peppers.)
Heirloom vs Open Pollinated vs Hybrid Seed Varieties
Learn the differences between seed varieties so you can make informed choices when buying.
Heirloom Peppers vs Open Pollinated vs Hybrid Seeds: What’s The Difference?
When it comes to pepper seeds, you'll see the words heirloom, open
How To Buy Pepper Seeds
If you're looking for super hot pepper seeds, be sure to read this post so you know how to buy them without getting swindled.
How To Buy Hot Pepper Seeds Without Getting Ripped Off
There's something that many of us chile growers have in common, which
Where To Find The Pepper Seeds You Want
Heirloom, novelty or the latest super hot pepper seeds can be very hard to find. Here's a list of pepper seed vendors (both in and out of the US) who have an extensive collection of seeds.
When To Plant Pepper Seeds
Planting at the right time makes a huge difference in whether you can grow lots of chillies or not. This post explains how to determine when to plant for your particular growing location.
Know When To Plant Your Pepper Seeds Indoors
You've purchased your pepper seeds or maybe even saved your own seeds.
Test Pepper Seed Viability for Germination
Testing pepper seed viability is a process that tells you whether your seeds will germinate (sprout) or not. Pepper seeds, in particular, can have long germination periods, so this test really saves some time (and aggravation).
How to Test Pepper Seed Viability for Germination Before You Plant
You can start your peppers by simply sowing a few seeds and
Germinating Pepper Seeds Tricks & Tips
If only we could just drop a few seeds in planting mix and know that plants will grow. There's a little more to it, especially with peppers! Here are some tips and tricks that increase your chances of turning your chile seeds into healthy plants.
Germinating Pepper Seeds: Tricks To Get Them To Sprout
Some pepper seeds pop within a few days, others take a couple
Saving Pepper Seeds To Plant Again
Saving your own seeds gives you the freedom to grow what you love each year. This article explains what to look for when saving seeds, and offers three methods to actually get the seeds out of the chillies.
Saving Pepper Seeds: How to Harvest Your Chillies
When you have lots of chillies, save those pepper seeds for the
And for those of you who want a step-by-step, detailed growing guide that explains how to go from pepper seeds to outdoor-ready plants... Make sure to check out the updated and expanded Pepper Seed Starting Guide. I personally use this resource to grow my chillies each season, and I'm always here to answer questions!