(Note: This post is part of the Start Growing Peppers series. Be sure to check out that page so you don’t miss anything.) You can start your peppers by simply sowing a few seeds and then waiting to see what pops up. It’s much safer to test pepper seed viability first. Why? A viability test can give […]
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Germinating Pepper Seeds: Tricks To Get Them To Sprout
If you’ve ever had problems getting your pepper seeds to germinate, this article is for you. Some chile seeds require special handling before they can sprout. Using a few lesser-known techniques, you can get your seeds to germinate quicker than ever before.
Know When To Plant Your Pepper Seeds Indoors
(Note: This post is part of the Growing Peppers Starter series. Be sure to check out that page so you don’t miss anything.) You’ve purchased your pepper seeds or maybe even saved your own seeds. Now you just need to know when to plant them. This is crucial step before you attempt to germinate your seeds. It […]
How To Buy Hot Pepper Seeds Without Getting Ripped Off
(Note: This post is part of the Growing Peppers series. Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss anything.) There’s something that many of us chile growers have in common, which isn’t very pleasant… We’ve been ripped off by a dishonorable pepper seed vendor at one time or another. It happens. In fact I had an […]
Heirloom Peppers vs Open Pollinated vs Hybrid Seeds: What’s The Difference?
(Note: This post is part of the Start Growing Peppers series. Be sure to check out that page so you don’t miss anything.) When it comes to pepper seeds, you’ll see the words heirloom, open pollinated or hybrid in the description. You’re probably wondering what the heck these words mean. It turns out these terms are pretty […]
What Types Of Peppers Should You Grow? (This Will Help You Decide)
Pepper varieties come in all kinds of colors, heat levels and sizes. If want to grow chilli plants and don’t know what varieties to select, this article is for you. Read on to discover some of the most popular chile pepper varieties and pick the perfect peppers for your garden.