growing peppers from seed

Growing Peppers from Seed: Our Top 12 Tips

1. Use Fresh Seeds. ...
2. To germinate, keep pepper seeds consistently warm and moist, 80-90˚ F is ideal. ...
3. Be patient. ...
4. Start Peppers indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. ...
5. Don't Overwater Pepper Seedlings! ...
6. Pinch off first Pepper Blossoms.

1. How long does it take to grow peppers from seed?
2. Can you plant seeds directly from a pepper?
3. What month do you plant pepper seeds?
4. Do I need to soak bell pepper seeds before planting?

How long does it take to grow peppers from seed?

Most pepper seeds sprout in about a week at a temperature of 70-80 degrees F., but germination can be spotty depending on the variety. Super Hots can take longer to sprout, sometimes up to 6 weeks.

Can you plant seeds directly from a pepper?

Viable seed comes from fully ripe bell peppers, which are usually just past the preferred eating stage of maturity. ... Slice open the pepper and shake the seeds out of the fruit and into a bowl. The seeds require drying for a week or two to store well, unless you are planting them immediately.

What month do you plant pepper seeds?

Peppers need warmth and sunshine to thrive. Warmth is especially important for germination and then to encourage strong growth of the seedlings, so they will need to be started indoors or under cover in most climates. Sow seeds in late winter or early spring, no more than two months before your last frost date.

Do I need to soak bell pepper seeds before planting?

Unlike the seeds of some other plants, you shouldn't soak sweet pepper seeds in water or place them in a cool environment to encourage germination. If your sweet peppers seeds have a lot of wrinkles, you can give them a hydrogen peroxide bath just before planting to prevent mold growth.