I hope you are having a great start to your season, and your germination rates are high! I have shared these tips throughout some of my other videos, but thought a dedicated video for this subject will be helpful for you. 🌶 Looking for interesting chilli seeds? chillichumpseeds.com 🌱Propagator I would recommend geni.us/varprop 🌱Chilli Seed Starting Video: th-cam.com/video/uySAdjWVWlE/w-d-xo.html
Loved the bonus tip idea about putting seed into fridge! Does this principle apply to all seeds, like other vegetables or even grass seed? Also, Do you think it's now already too late to plant a new dorset naga seed? You mentioned that the best time is early Jan ... and now we are approaching end of Feb ... so sounds like I've missed 4+ weeks!
You can also do the paper towel trick. I put seeds on damp paper towels, fold the towels over, stick them in a Ziploc bag and put them on a warm piece of electronics. Check every day after 5 days. Works great for me!
even better, don't put them INSIDE the paper towel, but BETWEEN the paper towel and the plastic bag - then place them with the paper towel on top of the seeds and the plastic on the bottom. This way the roots (which tend to go down) will not end up inside the paper towel fibers and there will be less chance of damage when moving them with tweezers to the pots
Followed your guide series instructions and had 24 out of 25 seeds germinate! Last time I tried growing peppers I only had three or so. Hoping they'll now develop as well as your plants for the rest of the season too
Use a heat mat with a thermostat to prevent seeds getting too hot. Make sure said heat mat is hooked up to a timer, like you do your lights. This perfectly replicates how the ground heats and cools between day and night. This hot/cold cycle will improve germination dramatically. I have a video on my channel about it. It works extremely well. I've been been doing it this way for years now and never fails.
I have done all the above, yet I have one set of seeds I bought this year that have all failed to germinate. Strangely I have Naga and other super hots plus piri piri, cayenne, ring of fire etc and have had over 90% success on germination. Just 1 pack of seeds that has had 0% germination, not a single seedling from 12 seeds, won’t be buying from them again…
@@steve5x565 I've had sets of seeds that take longer than usual. Sometimes older seeds can take longer. I've been surprised before. 3-4 weeks later, and there are seedlings. After 6 weeks, I'd call em dead.
@@Rbog17I usually have no problem to germinate seeds but for the first time i'm trying to grow rocotos and it's been 3 weeks and not even one on 10 seeds have germinated, i've seen people on internet speaking about a temperature range going from 18 to maximum 22 and others speaking about 28 celsius + like chinense. So I don't really know what to do with my seeds, might be old seeds and should have soaked them. May you have some information about roccotos ?
Awesome job with the video. Thank you for not dragging the explanations out making it a 20 min video. I just planted a bunch of pepper seeds and 10 minutes later I saw this video 😑. Next season I'll make sure to try the refrigerator trick along with the tea bath. Thanks again for the great video.
I purchased seeds from you about a month ago. I soaked them in warm water over night. Planted in a seedling stating mix. Place on a heating pad. 5 days over half came up! Thank you for all your information
I would have hoped for much more than half to come up! I only sell seeds with over 90% germination rate in my testing. But I am happy that you are happy Susy! Have a brilliant season and thank you from purchasing from me
62 of my 71 seeds sprouted this year. About 10 looked fine and healthy, a couple dozen got some kind of fungus or mold or infection on the leaves and the rest seemed stunted. I think the mold is from growing indoors without great ventilation overnight, but I move the tray outside in the sun for most of the day. I planted about 12 outside and the first night a mouse or something ate 6 of them. Out of my 20 years or so gardening I’ve learned to plant a lot more then you need and give the extras away. Still learning, still growing. This is my 2nd season with a focus on peppers. Appreciate the content ChiliChump!
I recently germinated 3 types of pepper plants, Buena Mulata (Firework Pepper), Puma Pepper, and Black hungarian peppers, the way I found that they loved, was to do the paper towel method in the bags, place them into an igloo drink cooler, and place them ontop of my computer tower, but since I laid them flat, the bag on the very bottom got the most heat, and sprouted the fastest. They germinated within 6 days and I planted the sproutlings into their dedicated grow bags, and within the first two days I've already gotten a sprout pushing through the soil.
Thanks Shaun, some super info for future reference. I think the heat mats I've purchased have made a big, positive impact on my seeds' progress, with a 35 from 40 success rate. Seeds were taken just before cooking from ripe fruits purchased at local grocery shops. 2 that failed were of the last few from a pack of bhut jolokia seeds I bought last year, so definitely not fresh. The early signs are looking promising. All the best for the growing season everyone! 👍
As always great video content. On my fourth year now growing from seed . I still find myself impatient after just a few days. Then I look back at my previous year’s results on my TH-cam channel and realize how much I’m over reacting. Lol !
I have had a nightmare with my germination ratio this year, thankfullyI have enough to make my season acceptable. Thanks for the tips Shaun, I will be getting shot of my collection of older seeds and start afresh next season.
As long as the seeds have been dried properly, then store them in the fridge in an airtight container. That would ensure longevity. You could even put them in the freezer....but that is even more risky, if the seeds weren't dried properly.
Really great that your putting out this troubleshooter video for those having troubles! I'm not having any issues at this point but I watched the video anyways! I always like to absorb more information/knowledge! We also need to get your click through rate up, so I will watch everything!!
Hi Shaun, great video! Just a question: how many seeds for single variety did you sow? Did you sow more than just one and just select the strongest one? What's the best approach?
I followed Shaun's instructions to the T when doing my first batch of seed starts. From two full large trays, I got 93% germination! All of the failures were in one batch of seeds that were probably old, and taught me not to to buy from that company again.
Beautiful explanation and it worked for almost all my varities however i had 2 out of my 11 varities that simply did not germinate, both are bell pepers, i tried the soaking in camille tea for 24h, pre moistening the potting mix, heating mat + dome with a regulator on 27 degrees celcius, tried 10 seeds 0 germination on all my other 9 varities i got between 80-100% germination, all seeds are bought this year. Not sure what the problem could be since most of the other varities got a 100% germination rate vs 0% seems a bit extreme if you ask me :O
Shaun, my Poblanos, Beaver Dam and big Jims have all germinated within 14 days, the Poblanos now have their 3rd leaf pair after 21 days. My Joe E parkers though have only produced one poor germination from 6 seeds. I've maintained humidity, 28 degree temps, watered.... Odd isn't it.
@@keithatkinson7649 yeah...those should normally be some.ofnthr first to germinate. Sounds like bad seeds. Which is why I am asked if they were mine, so I could replace or refund.
Good video as usual. The seeds I bought from yourselves the other week, fabulous germination rate over the four variety's. Three variety's germinated inside 7 days, 100% success rate, the last one she's a hot girl, I expect her to need a little more time persuading, I bet she be through very shortly.
Consider the starter soil. I am using coco fiber tabs and I used a cheap product. I though coco fiber equal coco fiber turns out I was wrong. My seedlings were not able to grow true leafes. When I changed to a more expensive coco fiber tab they grew crazy fast and I never had such issues ever again.
if you use things like Jiffy coco tabs, make sure you remove the "fabric" around the pods when transplanting them. It is NOT biodegradable (I still find some in my raised beds 6 years after I stopped using them) and they don't let the roots develop properly. In general I highly recommend NOT using them.
Loved the bonus tip idea about putting seed into fridge! Does this principle apply to all seeds, like other vegetables or even grass seed? Also, Do you think it's now already too late to plant a new dorset naga seed? You mentioned that the best time is early Jan ... and now we are approaching end of Feb ... so sounds like I've missed 4+ weeks!
The process (stratification) is actually essential for some seeds to germinate! And no, it isnt too late to get your Dorset Naga started. But don't delay much longer!
Had good germination of my Chinese varieties, but a couple of trays of baccatums and annuums are being slow for some reason. Same setup, same compost. Sometimes it’s soo frustrating!
@@ChilliChump I will admit that the trays I mentioned have only been planted 10 days, just expect (from experience) germination to quicker but there we go. You always worry you have somehow lost the trick!
sometimes seeds are sown too deep and that makes them much slower to poke out of the soil. Which is why I much prefer the baggy method, where you can see which seeds are germinating and then you transplant them in the trays, maximizing the space used in the trays, which is very important to me since my grow room is just a shelf :)
I’m on my second attempt at germinating Sugar Rush Stripe, White Habanero, and Kashmiri Merch. Out of 72 total seeds planted only 5 have germinated (and only one has survived). I’ve done all of the tricks you mentioned and still haven’t had any success with these varieties. Pretty frustrating because I really wanted to grow my own stripey’s
Hi Joeycerelli. I share your pain. I have read that peppers can be quite tough in case of germination rate. Seventeen days ago I sowed 3 varieties of tomatoes, both commercial ones and some saved from the last year, and 4 varieties of peppers in the same starter kit of 96 cells with a lid for moist conditions. Since I was out of the town for two weeks nobody even touched them. As of today I've got 95% germination (21/22) of tomatoes, all at least 3-4 inches tall, and maybe 25% rate of peppers on average. Interestingly, not a single germinated commercial sweet banana seed nor poblano so far. Two varieties of bell peppers revealed about 40% germination rate. It looks like I need to try a trick with a fridge and use some heating mat in the next step. Another issue which can occur is collecting seeds from not fully ripen fruits.
Older vid that just popped up, but does anyone have any tips specifically for C. Pubescent varieties? I can't find an ideal temp for them. I've tried different temps, different soaking techniques (peroxide, chamomile tea, water, etc.), andcget horrible germination rates sometimes months after planting. I actually have better luck putting them in random pots outside and they will randomly come up unexpectedly at random points in the summer! I did have better luck with the variety called Mini Olive, but the full size Orange and Red Roccotos seem dismal (2/15 and 1/20 respectively). I'm in the Northern U.S. near Onterio Canada, and they seem to love our cool wet summers, if you can get them to germinate. They seem to be infinitely easier to propagate by stem cuttings, but no one in the tri-state area is growing them that I can get a cutting from. For context, I have no issues germinating any Baccatums or the Super Hot Chinense on a heat mat in a 14 day period!
I have found that c.pubeacens prefer a little cooler temps for germination than some other species. And they like a cooler climate too. Try germinating at around 20'C/68'F. And when growing on, try shade them for part of the day during the height of summer. They really come into their own during autumn/fall
@@ChilliChump hi Shaun I bottled my yellow grapefruit wine today, it’s delicious, the sugar took away the bitterness but the flavour of grapefruit remains. I used your full recipe and I’m very happy with the results. I’m going to use red ruby grapefruit next time. So thanks mate 👍
the scotch bonnets tend to have a more citrusy flavor, if that makes any sense. Although I much prefer the yellow ones. If you cultivate those don't miss the opportunity to make Jamaican patties (search the recipe online)
Shaun!!! No , no, no!!! Whilst your main 3 points are so so vital and 100% correct and the tip is invaluable also (4th point) you have missed the most MOST important point of all my friend! Given that I have achieved 100% germination rate this year and for the first time ever, but with multiple species, so it cant just be a one off, the key to all is BUY YOUR SEEDS FROM CHILICHUMP!! You make think I'm getting a commission or a kick back / something in return for saying this, but the truth is.....I am......100% germination rate! They seed source for me has to be the ultimate and beginning and end to all. You can get everything right, but if they're crap seeds, their just not going to germinate. Shaun's seeds have surpassed every other supplier I have EVER used and I've been growing Chilies for a long time, in fact this season will be season 19 for me. There is no substitute for quality. Thanks Shaun. Star man. Stay spicy Phil🌶🌶🌶👍👍
Nice... might be worth mentioning that the bonus tip is defined as 'stratification' en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratification_(seeds) ... it's a bit odd that this should work for chillis as their genetics have evolved in sub-tropical to tropical conditions that don't have 'winters; as we in the UK know them, but if you say you have success with this then fair-play , no harm in giving it a go (I have seeds in my fridge from a Spindle Tree that I'm taking out next week after their 4 month chill-down so I'm glad Chillis don't need that long, tee hee)
4 months! Ouch. Yeah, with chilli seeds, I have certainly seen a difference. In a test I did last year I saw seeds treated in this way germinated just over 20% quicker than seeds I didn't treat (same seeds, same age). I will do this again with a bigger sample size in the future for a video.
@@ChilliChump That's really good to know. My surprise is down to whether chilli seeds (and countless other seeds) really need stratification as some seeds absolutely rely on the process and if they do not endure much lower temps to 'trick' them into feeling a seasonal change they will give you 0% germination rates. These species that rely on stratification have evolved in temperate climates, yet my chillis (and yours, particularly your bonchi) that we overwinter inside our houses continually produce fruit over the winter (my Scotch bonnet is covered in small fruit right now). I'm sure your experimenting in this area has yielded some usefull emprical evidence and I'm not doubting you... it just seems surprising, is all. If you're getting 20% boost in yeild than that's wonderful and I can't wait to hear more. Regards, Mark
@@markzambelli yield isn't higher....the speed of germination was though. Chilli seeds definitely don't NEED it....they will germinate just fine without it.
@@ChilliChump Sorry Shaun, I mis-spoke by saying yeild when you mention germination rate. It's fascinating though and I wonder what the mechanism within the chilli seed (that doesn't need stratifying, as you point out) really is that it can speed-up germination rate. Stratifying usually affects whether a seed will germinate at all (conditions not met, kinda-thing) so I'm all ears as to your results about speeding up germination rates... wonderful stuff.
While chillis come from tropical climates that doesn't mean they don't get cold or cool weather. I spent time in Guatemala(Central America) as a teen and in Guatemala City it was 30°c every day but between 1-4°c every night(in March). Also many places in South America get quite cold as well...they even have ski hills. I bring this up because I think most people assume 'tropical' means 'always hot'. Cheers!
I hope you are having a great start to your season, and your germination rates are high! I have shared these tips throughout some of my other videos, but thought a dedicated video for this subject will be helpful for you. 🌶 Looking for interesting chilli seeds? chillichumpseeds.com
🌱Propagator I would recommend geni.us/varprop
🌱Chilli Seed Starting Video: th-cam.com/video/uySAdjWVWlE/w-d-xo.html
Loved the bonus tip idea about putting seed into fridge! Does this principle apply to all seeds, like other vegetables or even grass seed? Also, Do you think it's now already too late to plant a new dorset naga seed? You mentioned that the best time is early Jan ... and now we are approaching end of Feb ... so sounds like I've missed 4+ weeks!
You can also do the paper towel trick. I put seeds on damp paper towels, fold the towels over, stick them in a Ziploc bag and put them on a warm piece of electronics. Check every day after 5 days. Works great for me!
even better, don't put them INSIDE the paper towel, but BETWEEN the paper towel and the plastic bag - then place them with the paper towel on top of the seeds and the plastic on the bottom. This way the roots (which tend to go down) will not end up inside the paper towel fibers and there will be less chance of damage when moving them with tweezers to the pots
I really like these shorter videos for people who just need a quick refresher. And your bonus tip was very helpful
Followed your guide series instructions and had 24 out of 25 seeds germinate! Last time I tried growing peppers I only had three or so. Hoping they'll now develop as well as your plants for the rest of the season too
Use a heat mat with a thermostat to prevent seeds getting too hot. Make sure said heat mat is hooked up to a timer, like you do your lights. This perfectly replicates how the ground heats and cools between day and night. This hot/cold cycle will improve germination dramatically. I have a video on my channel about it. It works extremely well. I've been been doing it this way for years now and never fails.
I have done all the above, yet I have one set of seeds I bought this year that have all failed to germinate. Strangely I have Naga and other super hots plus piri piri, cayenne, ring of fire etc and have had over 90% success on germination. Just 1 pack of seeds that has had 0% germination, not a single seedling from 12 seeds, won’t be buying from them again…
@@steve5x565 I've had sets of seeds that take longer than usual. Sometimes older seeds can take longer. I've been surprised before. 3-4 weeks later, and there are seedlings. After 6 weeks, I'd call em dead.
@@Rbog17I usually have no problem to germinate seeds but for the first time i'm trying to grow rocotos and it's been 3 weeks and not even one on 10 seeds have germinated, i've seen people on internet speaking about a temperature range going from 18 to maximum 22 and others speaking about 28 celsius + like chinense. So I don't really know what to do with my seeds, might be old seeds and should have soaked them.
May you have some information about roccotos ?
@@GinkgoRobur27 I grew rocottos last year with this method. Worked great.
Awesome job with the video. Thank you for not dragging the explanations out making it a 20 min video. I just planted a bunch of pepper seeds and 10 minutes later I saw this video 😑. Next season I'll make sure to try the refrigerator trick along with the tea bath. Thanks again for the great video.
I purchased seeds from you about a month ago. I soaked them in warm water over night. Planted in a seedling stating mix. Place on a heating pad. 5 days over half came up! Thank you for all your information
I would have hoped for much more than half to come up! I only sell seeds with over 90% germination rate in my testing. But I am happy that you are happy Susy! Have a brilliant season and thank you from purchasing from me
62 of my 71 seeds sprouted this year. About 10 looked fine and healthy, a couple dozen got some kind of fungus or mold or infection on the leaves and the rest seemed stunted. I think the mold is from growing indoors without great ventilation overnight, but I move the tray outside in the sun for most of the day. I planted about 12 outside and the first night a mouse or something ate 6 of them. Out of my 20 years or so gardening I’ve learned to plant a lot more then you need and give the extras away. Still learning, still growing. This is my 2nd season with a focus on peppers. Appreciate the content ChiliChump!
I recently germinated 3 types of pepper plants, Buena Mulata (Firework Pepper), Puma Pepper, and Black hungarian peppers, the way I found that they loved, was to do the paper towel method in the bags, place them into an igloo drink cooler, and place them ontop of my computer tower, but since I laid them flat, the bag on the very bottom got the most heat, and sprouted the fastest. They germinated within 6 days and I planted the sproutlings into their dedicated grow bags, and within the first two days I've already gotten a sprout pushing through the soil.
great tips mate will help loads to get better germination
Thanks mate. Sometimes it's the simple things we need a reminder of!
Thanks Shaun, some super info for future reference. I think the heat mats I've purchased have made a big, positive impact on my seeds' progress, with a 35 from 40 success rate. Seeds were taken just before cooking from ripe fruits purchased at local grocery shops. 2 that failed were of the last few from a pack of bhut jolokia seeds I bought last year, so definitely not fresh. The early signs are looking promising. All the best for the growing season everyone! 👍
fruit purchases at grocery stores may have been F1 varieties, which would lead you to have plants that are not true to their parents
As always great video content. On my fourth year now growing from seed . I still find myself impatient after just a few days. Then I look back at my previous year’s results on my TH-cam channel and realize how much I’m over reacting. Lol !
I am in the same boat sometimes. Gotta trust the process! And yeah, having your videos to look back on are very useful!
I have had a nightmare with my germination ratio this year, thankfullyI have enough to make my season acceptable. Thanks for the tips Shaun, I will be getting shot of my collection of older seeds and start afresh next season.
Great call out! What would be the best method to store seeds between seasons?
As long as the seeds have been dried properly, then store them in the fridge in an airtight container. That would ensure longevity. You could even put them in the freezer....but that is even more risky, if the seeds weren't dried properly.
Really great that your putting out this troubleshooter video for those having troubles! I'm not having any issues at this point but I watched the video anyways! I always like to absorb more information/knowledge! We also need to get your click through rate up, so I will watch everything!!
Thank you James ❤️
I'm in this category. Great timing thank you!
Its that time of year! Hopefully the video helps you out!
Good tips! I had completely forgotten about your bonus tip. Should have used in on my seeds, since there a some of them that just won't germinate.
Just starting of first set of seeds, brilliant advice, thank you. On the next lot, will test the bonus trick 👍
Hi Shaun, great video! Just a question: how many seeds for single variety did you sow? Did you sow more than just one and just select the strongest one? What's the best approach?
For some varieties, where I have enough seeds, I will sow 2 seeds in a cell. Then will pinch off the weaker/slower growing one if they both come up
Tks for sharing this information with us 😊
getting some up at 6 days WITH a heat mat- Vancouver CA
I followed Shaun's instructions to the T when doing my first batch of seed starts. From two full large trays, I got 93% germination! All of the failures were in one batch of seeds that were probably old, and taught me not to to buy from that company again.
Beautiful explanation and it worked for almost all my varities however i had 2 out of my 11 varities that simply did not germinate, both are bell pepers, i tried the soaking in camille tea for 24h, pre moistening the potting mix, heating mat + dome with a regulator on 27 degrees celcius, tried 10 seeds 0 germination on all my other 9 varities i got between 80-100% germination, all seeds are bought this year. Not sure what the problem could be since most of the other varities got a 100% germination rate vs 0% seems a bit extreme if you ask me :O
Thank you
Learned about overwatering the hard way this year, about 1+ month behind now 😢
Shaun, my Poblanos, Beaver Dam and big Jims have all germinated within 14 days, the Poblanos now have their 3rd leaf pair after 21 days. My Joe E parkers though have only produced one poor germination from 6 seeds. I've maintained humidity, 28 degree temps, watered.... Odd isn't it.
Yeah a little odd. Seeds from me? If so...please get in touch with me through my website mate
@@ChilliChump no, not from you. Odd that the others are largely rocketing but not the JEP.
@@keithatkinson7649 yeah...those should normally be some.ofnthr first to germinate. Sounds like bad seeds. Which is why I am asked if they were mine, so I could replace or refund.
My seeds have germinated great but my issues are with seedling growth! Maybe another video idea (as if you needed any more ideas 😉)
Good video as usual. The seeds I bought from yourselves the other week, fabulous germination rate over the four variety's. Three variety's germinated inside 7 days, 100% success rate, the last one she's a hot girl, I expect her to need a little more time persuading, I bet she be through very shortly.
Brilliant video thanks
Consider the starter soil. I am using coco fiber tabs and I used a cheap product. I though coco fiber equal coco fiber turns out I was wrong. My seedlings were not able to grow true leafes. When I changed to a more expensive coco fiber tab they grew crazy fast and I never had such issues ever again.
if you use things like Jiffy coco tabs, make sure you remove the "fabric" around the pods when transplanting them. It is NOT biodegradable (I still find some in my raised beds 6 years after I stopped using them) and they don't let the roots develop properly. In general I highly recommend NOT using them.
Put domes over mine and in 2 days have sprouts!!
Loved the bonus tip idea about putting seed into fridge! Does this principle apply to all seeds, like other vegetables or even grass seed? Also, Do you think it's now already too late to plant a new dorset naga seed? You mentioned that the best time is early Jan ... and now we are approaching end of Feb ... so sounds like I've missed 4+ weeks!
The process (stratification) is actually essential for some seeds to germinate!
And no, it isnt too late to get your Dorset Naga started. But don't delay much longer!
Had good germination of my Chinese varieties, but a couple of trays of baccatums and annuums are being slow for some reason. Same setup, same compost. Sometimes it’s soo frustrating!
I still get anxious with seed germination! Some can be really stubborn.
@@ChilliChump I will admit that the trays I mentioned have only been planted 10 days, just expect (from experience) germination to quicker but there we go. You always worry you have somehow lost the trick!
sometimes seeds are sown too deep and that makes them much slower to poke out of the soil. Which is why I much prefer the baggy method, where you can see which seeds are germinating and then you transplant them in the trays, maximizing the space used in the trays, which is very important to me since my grow room is just a shelf :)
I’m on my second attempt at germinating Sugar Rush Stripe, White Habanero, and Kashmiri Merch. Out of 72 total seeds planted only 5 have germinated (and only one has survived). I’ve done all of the tricks you mentioned and still haven’t had any success with these varieties. Pretty frustrating because I really wanted to grow my own stripey’s
Hi Joeycerelli. I share your pain. I have read that peppers can be quite tough in case of germination rate. Seventeen days ago I sowed 3 varieties of tomatoes, both commercial ones and some saved from the last year, and 4 varieties of peppers in the same starter kit of 96 cells with a lid for moist conditions. Since I was out of the town for two weeks nobody even touched them. As of today I've got 95% germination (21/22) of tomatoes, all at least 3-4 inches tall, and maybe 25% rate of peppers on average. Interestingly, not a single germinated commercial sweet banana seed nor poblano so far. Two varieties of bell peppers revealed about 40% germination rate. It looks like I need to try a trick with a fridge and use some heating mat in the next step. Another issue which can occur is collecting seeds from not fully ripen fruits.
Another great video Shaun! Thanks so much for the quick and very informative video. Love this! Thank you for sharing. Stay Spicy! V/R Shane
Hi Shaun The trick about putting the seeds in the fridge is a good one, one silly question how long would you give the to "chill out" ?
Hello mate. A couple of days will do it. But even overnight will have an effect.
@@ChilliChump Thanks for that. OH by the way that morich sauce looks PAINFUL!! eye wateringly so.
Love this channel 👍 . Quick question, would you use nitrozyme whist watering after the seeds have germinated ?
Thank you! And no need to get too fancy with it. Just get a cheap seaweed fertiliser. Does the job. But careful about feeding too soon
@@ChilliChump , yeah thanks . I prob start feeding when on final potting on 👍
Can I use a weak coffee grind brew instead of tea?
Unfortunately no. It's the tannins in the tea you need
@@ChilliChump thanks for the reply, I appreciate that
Do chilli plants like there roots in water if I go on holiday
No they don't. They like to dry out in between watering. Or...you could oxygenate the water.
Sean, It's too late for this season i've already plant all my seeds 🤞🤞
I am sure you will be fine! Good luck with your chillies!
Older vid that just popped up, but does anyone have any tips specifically for C. Pubescent varieties? I can't find an ideal temp for them. I've tried different temps, different soaking techniques (peroxide, chamomile tea, water, etc.), andcget horrible germination rates sometimes months after planting. I actually have better luck putting them in random pots outside and they will randomly come up unexpectedly at random points in the summer! I did have better luck with the variety called Mini Olive, but the full size Orange and Red Roccotos seem dismal (2/15 and 1/20 respectively). I'm in the Northern U.S. near Onterio Canada, and they seem to love our cool wet summers, if you can get them to germinate. They seem to be infinitely easier to propagate by stem cuttings, but no one in the tri-state area is growing them that I can get a cutting from. For context, I have no issues germinating any Baccatums or the Super Hot Chinense on a heat mat in a 14 day period!
I have found that c.pubeacens prefer a little cooler temps for germination than some other species. And they like a cooler climate too. Try germinating at around 20'C/68'F. And when growing on, try shade them for part of the day during the height of summer. They really come into their own during autumn/fall
Hi Shaun, I’m making homemade wine from grapefruit juice, after 6 days it has stopped fermenting. Should I stir it or just wait another week?
You can swirl it, or stir it. That will be fine.
@@ChilliChump hi Shaun I bottled my yellow grapefruit wine today, it’s delicious, the sugar took away the bitterness but the flavour of grapefruit remains. I used your full recipe and I’m very happy with the results. I’m going to use red ruby grapefruit next time. So thanks mate 👍
Hey Shaun, is there a difference between red scotch bonnet and red habanero?
Hi there. Yes, they are quite different, in looks and taste!
the scotch bonnets tend to have a more citrusy flavor, if that makes any sense. Although I much prefer the yellow ones. If you cultivate those don't miss the opportunity to make Jamaican patties (search the recipe online)
what about the solution you cover the seeds with?
What I soak them with? Have a look here at my seed starting video th-cam.com/video/uySAdjWVWlE/w-d-xo.html
Living in Zimbabwe means I can do almost the opposite of this and still get 90% germination haha
Shaun!!! No , no, no!!! Whilst your main 3 points are so so vital and 100% correct and the tip is invaluable also (4th point) you have missed the most MOST important point of all my friend!
Given that I have achieved 100% germination rate this year and for the first time ever, but with multiple species, so it cant just be a one off, the key to all is
BUY YOUR SEEDS FROM CHILICHUMP!!
You make think I'm getting a commission or a kick back / something in return for saying this, but the truth is.....I am......100% germination rate!
They seed source for me has to be the ultimate and beginning and end to all. You can get everything right, but if they're crap seeds, their just not going to germinate.
Shaun's seeds have surpassed every other supplier I have EVER used and I've been growing Chilies for a long time, in fact this season will be season 19 for me.
There is no substitute for quality.
Thanks Shaun.
Star man.
Stay spicy
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I put hot sauce on my cereal
Mine are growing great. Yr full of it .
🤔If your seeds are germinating fine, why are you watching this? This is a video for people having problems with their germination...
WHAT???? So you mean a video about diarrhea wont help you with your constipation??? Shocking! I guess that makes you full of it!😘
Nice... might be worth mentioning that the bonus tip is defined as 'stratification' en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratification_(seeds) ... it's a bit odd that this should work for chillis as their genetics have evolved in sub-tropical to tropical conditions that don't have 'winters; as we in the UK know them, but if you say you have success with this then fair-play , no harm in giving it a go (I have seeds in my fridge from a Spindle Tree that I'm taking out next week after their 4 month chill-down so I'm glad Chillis don't need that long, tee hee)
4 months! Ouch. Yeah, with chilli seeds, I have certainly seen a difference. In a test I did last year I saw seeds treated in this way germinated just over 20% quicker than seeds I didn't treat (same seeds, same age). I will do this again with a bigger sample size in the future for a video.
@@ChilliChump That's really good to know.
My surprise is down to whether chilli seeds (and countless other seeds) really need stratification as some seeds absolutely rely on the process and if they do not endure much lower temps to 'trick' them into feeling a seasonal change they will give you 0% germination rates. These species that rely on stratification have evolved in temperate climates, yet my chillis (and yours, particularly your bonchi) that we overwinter inside our houses continually produce fruit over the winter (my Scotch bonnet is covered in small fruit right now).
I'm sure your experimenting in this area has yielded some usefull emprical evidence and I'm not doubting you... it just seems surprising, is all. If you're getting 20% boost in yeild than that's wonderful and I can't wait to hear more.
Regards, Mark
@@markzambelli yield isn't higher....the speed of germination was though. Chilli seeds definitely don't NEED it....they will germinate just fine without it.
@@ChilliChump Sorry Shaun, I mis-spoke by saying yeild when you mention germination rate. It's fascinating though and I wonder what the mechanism within the chilli seed (that doesn't need stratifying, as you point out) really is that it can speed-up germination rate. Stratifying usually affects whether a seed will germinate at all (conditions not met, kinda-thing) so I'm all ears as to your results about speeding up germination rates... wonderful stuff.
While chillis come from tropical climates that doesn't mean they don't get cold or cool weather. I spent time in Guatemala(Central America) as a teen and in Guatemala City it was 30°c every day but between 1-4°c every night(in March). Also many places in South America get quite cold as well...they even have ski hills. I bring this up because I think most people assume 'tropical' means 'always hot'. Cheers!