Starting chili pepper seeds gives you the freedom to grow unlimited varieties! These seed starting posts cover the essentials, from where to buy seeds online, when to plant seeds (& how), germination, and how to harvest viable seeds. It’s time to add your favorite peppers to the garden! 🌶
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Here’s how to start all your favorites — like the Carolina Reaper, Jalapeno, and Bell pepper — and germinate seeds using different techniques (like the paper towel method).
What to Do after Seeds Sprout & How to Care for Your Pepper Seedlings
Growing Peppers from Seed to Harvest: The Ultimate 11 Step Guide
When to Plant Peppers: 11 Best Garden Zones for Chiles (+ Seed Planting Calculator)
30 Places to Buy Pepper Seeds Online (Rare Peppers, Superhots & More)
How to Test Pepper Seed Viability So You Don’t Waste Your Time
Heirloom Peppers vs Open Pollinated vs Hybrid Seeds: What’s The Difference?
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Pepper Seed Supplies
These are my recommended growing supplies for starting your pepper seeds indoors.