That's right bro, in the area of the mountains in Sinaloa it is the native chile and the same history of the bird is known, the proper way to germinate the chiltepin seed is very unknown
Hi, I stumbled across your video and Chiltepin pepper is a Mexican pepper originating from Sinaloa region of Mexico. The majority of people confuse or mix it up with the chile pequin pepper which is called the birds eye pepper, or chile de monte. Chile Pequin pepper is the one that is native to northern Mexico and the southern US mainly Texas. Chile pequin peppers are oval and chiltepin peppers are small and round. Chiltepin peppers are twice as hot as chile pequin peppers.
This video is the reason I have dozens of Chiltepin pepper seedlings! I really appreciate you sharing this method. I’ve also used it on Cumari Pollux seeds with great success.
I just germinated some seeds from a chiltepin plant that I got as a gift and the bleach method worked awesome i have 12 plants started from 2 little peppers thanks
I germinated harbanero seed last week,just soak them in plain water until they are little bit plump and throw on the soil.in just few days (3-4)they sprouted!works great everytime,if you are in cold area it will take longer without grow lamp.
I started wild seeds on 1/24, 18 of which were treated with a gibberellic acid soak. Well my first tiny seedling appeared today! You should check this stuff out.
Best germination method is seeds falling from existing plants (perhaps passing through birds digestive system) and transplanting them. Took me years to get the first one going. Plant under mesquite or palo verde trees.
Nature has a pretty great method I agree. The birds will eat the pods, sit in the trees, pass them out, and bam. You got peppers under trees. Definitely a rewarding plant to eventually grow.
Didn’t know this! Good to know! I live in Texas so I see them wild everywhere. I think mocking birds eat them and broadcast them everywhere. Gonna try this though! Good to have this backup plan if my sources disappear from brush clearing 😓
I am definitely going to try this method out & be sure to give you credit on the video... It may be a month or so before it's up, but I will definitely let you know, thanks for sharing!!😊😊
I'm gonna try this method today. Are you able to do an update on your plants now. I have a small Chiltepin Plant that I got from a friend but it's growing very long and with few leaves. These are my favorite peppers
Hey Rudy. That sounds right. Chiltepins grow very tall and look odd early on, mostly stem, fewer leaves. Plan on waiting a minimum of 3 months before seeing any fruit. Also, chiltepins really love a pH of around 6.8, which is a little higher than habaneros which like it around 6.0 My next video will post early next week and it will give an update on my superhots in the greenhouse as well as my chiltepins in my growtent. I'm working on getting my chiltepins to produce flowers again so I can cross with my habs. I love them as well, great flavor.
I used peat pods, and had good results, my problem is they have all died. They had about 4 leaves or so, and thy just each slowly died. To me they are SUPER finicky! I am now low on seeds and just need 1 plant to make it, I will try again! I do have one in regular soil and so far nothing. Been in the soil about a week.
These plants transplant easily. It’s easier just to go out in the pasture and dig some up. I am going to try to germinate some seeds anyway just to try it out
Does it work with vinegar? It's interesting how this works given that bleach is extremely basic (the opposite of acidic). But I suppose it could still work since both acids and bases are corrosive. I'm gonna try it!
@thepepperguy6608 I grew tepin peppers from seeds. There are a few in each cell.. when transplanting; should I separate them in to invidual plants or plant the whole sell ?
Greetings again brother, would appreciate your knowledge. So can I use this method for every and any kind of pepper seed and once the seed is planted so I need an airtight greenhouse or do I allow for air to enter? Thank you
Hey Rahu, no I do not believe there is another pepper that needs this type of scarification. Most annuals like peppers have a normal seed coat that simply needs a little moisture to germinate. Soil and water will work for most all peppers. I would only do this for chiltepin. Tomatillos and eggplant have hard coats as well. As far as air needed while seeds germinate, there are many methods for germinating seeds and no airtight container is needed. Air and light are not needed at all while the seed is beginning its journey to the soil surface. The reason I cover with plastic wrap is it keeps the moisture in and I don’t have to worry about keeping the seed moist with more water, the plastic really holds that moisture in well. You’ll see the condensation within an hour. Soon as you see the plant emerge, remove that plastic and you’re good to go. When your young plants are nice and short, they are getting good light and are thriving. If you keep that plastic on, they will elongate to reach the light source and become “leggy” something you don’t want. Sorry for the length, I enjoy these questions.
I don't have a heat mat, but yeah I did the tent method with the ziploc once, and only got mold. I'm gonna try the bleach trick. What about a real acid like vinegar?
Hi Rahu, sure. I use seed starter mix from our local garden store, Earl Mays. But I would actually prefer Miracle Grow Seed Starter Potting Mix. You can find that at Home Depot or Lowe’s or maybe even Walmart. Just something really light and fluffy. That’s the only time I use store bought soil when I start seeds. I then just buy a dump of potting mix at a local landscape store for about 40$ to fill my truck bed up with when I’m ready to transplant outside.
You can try. Most of the time after freezing the seed will no longer be viable. However, I have harvested peppers when the temperature was far below freezing and still got some of those seed to germinate the next year. A freezer is more intense though so I can’t say. Would be a good experiment.
good morning, perhaps you can help me out. i germinated Chiltepin as per your video. i have peppers yet why are some of my leaves looking strange? an app i have says “ plant looks healthy “. can you diagnose? thank you
@@rauls7616 without seeing pictures it sounds like maybe a virus. There any light colored patches on leaves? Tobacco mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt virus possibly? TMV and TSWV. Just shots in the dark, probably isn’t them. Will see the pics.
It was do that or wait a month for them to germinate. They actually emerged under a week. They typically spend days in the digestive tract of a bird before they start their life, tough seeds.
Greetings, totally appreciate your knowledge and I most definitely will use this method sometime this week. I do have a potted Chiltepin that is growing strong but it was given to me in early stage so I wasn’t the one who planted from seed. I have question - what soil did you use and do you continue to saran wrap or stop as soon as sprouted? Thank you again and I am excited to get my seeds to germinate.
@@rauls7616 Yes they can be quite a challenge to germinate. I just bought a starter mix at a garden store. The name is "Seed Starter" by Hoffman. I only use the saran wrap until the plants emerge, then remove it. It keeps the moisture in so that you don't have to keep watering before emergence. Let me know when you get your seeds to germinate and how long it took.
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Oh man I’m glad I found this! A friend just gave me a bunch of the peppers straight from Mexico and I’m wanting to grow them!
That's right bro, in the area of the mountains in Sinaloa it is the native chile and the same history of the bird is known, the proper way to germinate the chiltepin seed is very unknown
Hi, I stumbled across your video and Chiltepin pepper is a Mexican pepper originating from Sinaloa region of Mexico. The majority of people confuse or mix it up with the chile pequin pepper which is called the birds eye pepper, or chile de monte. Chile Pequin pepper is the one that is native to northern Mexico and the southern US mainly Texas. Chile pequin peppers are oval and chiltepin peppers are small and round. Chiltepin peppers are twice as hot as chile pequin peppers.
This video is the reason I have dozens of Chiltepin pepper seedlings! I really appreciate you sharing this method. I’ve also used it on Cumari Pollux seeds with great success.
Man that’s great to hear. Some people think bleach and won’t try. Those coats are so hard that it’s needed.
Used this video as a guide. I have more chiltipen than I know what to do with. Thank you sir👍
Great to hear. Yeah I have a small chiltepin bush now and I bet it has 75 or more peppers on it. Grows real well once it gets going.
Please tell me you’re in San Antonio and are willing to part with some. lol
@@jamessmith4455 no sir. But sadly all my chillies came down with some sort of I don’t know what. But I only have about 4 that survived.
@@jamessmith4455 I could send you some chiltepin seeds if you want?
I just germinated some seeds from a chiltepin plant that I got as a gift and the bleach method worked awesome i have 12 plants started from 2 little peppers thanks
Wow nice turnout there. I’ve got a tepin plant with tons of flowers now that I hope to cross here soon. Will have a video.
Just did a 24 hour Coca-Cola soak. Then did the greenhouse in the cup. Have almost a 90% germination rate from store bought dried pequin 👍🏽👍🏽
I've not done a coca-cola soak. I guess that acid breaks it down and softens a bit. Good to hear!
@Magged Out... Did you place soil over the seeds or leave it uncovered?..
@@CandysGarden Just a light dusting of soil
Similar, but these are Chiltepin, remember....gonna try it, tho..good idea!
Removed the chile oil on the seed allowing it germinate
I germinated harbanero seed last week,just soak them in plain water until they are little bit plump and throw on the soil.in just few days (3-4)they sprouted!works great everytime,if you are in cold area it will take longer without grow lamp.
I started wild seeds on 1/24, 18 of which were treated with a gibberellic acid soak. Well my first tiny seedling appeared today! You should check this stuff out.
Best germination method is seeds falling from existing plants (perhaps passing through birds digestive system) and transplanting them. Took me years to get the first one going. Plant under mesquite or palo verde trees.
Nature has a pretty great method I agree. The birds will eat the pods, sit in the trees, pass them out, and bam. You got peppers under trees. Definitely a rewarding plant to eventually grow.
Didn’t know this! Good to know! I live in Texas so I see them wild everywhere. I think mocking birds eat them and broadcast them everywhere. Gonna try this though! Good to have this backup plan if my sources disappear from brush clearing 😓
Tucson Urban Gardening mentioned you on her newest upload. Checking this video out cause she suggested it. New supporter here😊😊
I will definitely check her channel out. Thanks for following!
I tried to transplant my chile plant to another spot and it ended up dying so I'm going to try this to grow another. Thanks!
I am definitely going to try this method out & be sure to give you credit on the video... It may be a month or so before it's up, but I will definitely let you know, thanks for sharing!!😊😊
It’s so simple. Went from 5% germ after a month to 60% germ in 5 days. Makes it doable. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
I was able to sprout them with the wet paper towel and ziplock bag method. Thyme been transplanted so we’ll see how far I get with them
Just wondering, if this technique would work with eggplant seeds? Thank you for sharing.
I don’t see why not. Would be a good experiment. I’ve always heard they were a bit stubborn seeds as well. Let me know if you try it out.
H2O2 has been shown to aid in eggplant germination rate. There are published studies that are easily searchable.
I'm gonna try this method today. Are you able to do an update on your plants now. I have a small Chiltepin Plant that I got from a friend but it's growing very long and with few leaves. These are my favorite peppers
Hey Rudy. That sounds right. Chiltepins grow very tall and look odd early on, mostly stem, fewer leaves. Plan on waiting a minimum of 3 months before seeing any fruit.
Also, chiltepins really love a pH of around 6.8, which is a little higher than habaneros which like it around 6.0
My next video will post early next week and it will give an update on my superhots in the greenhouse as well as my chiltepins in my growtent. I'm working on getting my chiltepins to produce flowers again so I can cross with my habs.
I love them as well, great flavor.
@@thepepperguy6608 thanks for the update. Subscribed
I used peat pods, and had good results, my problem is they have all died. They had about 4 leaves or so, and thy just each slowly died. To me they are SUPER finicky! I am now low on seeds and just need 1 plant to make it, I will try again! I do have one in regular soil and so far nothing. Been in the soil about a week.
Interesting. Those plants that eventually died, how long did they take to emerge from the pods?
My guess is root rot. Inspect the dead plant's roots. Peat pods may not offer good aeration.
How many seedlings do you add to one pot? What size pot thanks?
These plants transplant easily. It’s easier just to go out in the pasture and dig some up. I am going to try to germinate some seeds anyway just to try it out
Does it work with vinegar? It's interesting how this works given that bleach is extremely basic (the opposite of acidic). But I suppose it could still work since both acids and bases are corrosive. I'm gonna try it!
@thepepperguy6608 I grew tepin peppers from seeds. There are a few in each cell.. when transplanting; should I separate them in to invidual plants or plant the whole sell ?
Definitely separate them. I would plant the biggest from each cell into an individual pot. If you have space, plant them all individually.
Greetings again brother, would appreciate your knowledge. So can I use this method for every and any kind of pepper seed and once the seed is planted so I need an airtight greenhouse or do I allow for air to enter? Thank you
Hey Rahu, no I do not believe there is another pepper that needs this type of scarification. Most annuals like peppers have a normal seed coat that simply needs a little moisture to germinate. Soil and water will work for most all peppers. I would only do this for chiltepin. Tomatillos and eggplant have hard coats as well.
As far as air needed while seeds germinate, there are many methods for germinating seeds and no airtight container is needed. Air and light are not needed at all while the seed is beginning its journey to the soil surface. The reason I cover with plastic wrap is it keeps the moisture in and I don’t have to worry about keeping the seed moist with more water, the plastic really holds that moisture in well. You’ll see the condensation within an hour. Soon as you see the plant emerge, remove that plastic and you’re good to go. When your young plants are nice and short, they are getting good light and are thriving. If you keep that plastic on, they will elongate to reach the light source and become “leggy” something you don’t want.
Sorry for the length, I enjoy these questions.
@@thepepperguy6608 no not at all ... I totally appreciate your replies and I even reread them lol. Thank you much again
@@rauls7616 not a problem. Reason I do this.
I don't have a heat mat, but yeah I did the tent method with the ziploc once, and only got mold.
I'm gonna try the bleach trick. What about a real acid like vinegar?
Do you leave the seran wrap on and water ? Or do you just leave it be while it germinates?
Just leave it on to keep the water in. The soil will stay moist until the seeds germinate.
Morning, how you doing and would like your help once again. I forgot to ask - what is YOUR starting soil mix because they sprouted well. Thank you
Hi Rahu, sure. I use seed starter mix from our local garden store, Earl Mays.
But I would actually prefer Miracle Grow Seed Starter Potting Mix. You can find that at Home Depot or Lowe’s or maybe even Walmart. Just something really light and fluffy. That’s the only time I use store bought soil when I start seeds.
I then just buy a dump of potting mix at a local landscape store for about 40$ to fill my truck bed up with when I’m ready to transplant outside.
5:40 - So you're saying the birds poop out a Chiltepin seed that has a high chance of sprouting after it ate the seed?
That is correct.
@@thepepperguy6608 wow, just wow. glad I watched this video. nature is weird.
Removes the oil
Can I use pepper from the freezer f
You can try. Most of the time after freezing the seed will no longer be viable. However, I have harvested peppers when the temperature was far below freezing and still got some of those seed to germinate the next year. A freezer is more intense though so I can’t say. Would be a good experiment.
Thank you
Thanks for the help!
Of course. It worked really well for me. Wouldn’t recommend doing this with any other pepper seed but man, chiltepins can be tricky to germinate.
I did it this year and I shave sprouts
good morning, perhaps you can help me out. i germinated Chiltepin as per your video. i have peppers yet why are some of my leaves looking strange? an app i have says “ plant looks healthy “. can you diagnose? thank you
Hey Rahu, I would have to see a picture or something. What do they look like?
@@thepepperguy6608how do i post pictures or may i email them? thank you
@@thepepperguy6608 it appears as tho some leaves have shrunken and shriveled severely even tho it’s giving peppers
@@rauls7616 thepepperguy381@gmail.com
@@rauls7616 without seeing pictures it sounds like maybe a virus. There any light colored patches on leaves? Tobacco mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt virus possibly? TMV and TSWV. Just shots in the dark, probably isn’t them. Will see the pics.
These seeds are taking a lot
It was do that or wait a month for them to germinate. They actually emerged under a week. They typically spend days in the digestive tract of a bird before they start their life, tough seeds.
Greetings, totally appreciate your knowledge and I most definitely will use this method sometime this week. I do have a potted Chiltepin that is growing strong but it was given to me in early stage so I wasn’t the one who planted from seed. I have question - what soil did you use and do you continue to saran wrap or stop as soon as sprouted? Thank you again and I am excited to get my seeds to germinate.
@@rauls7616 Yes they can be quite a challenge to germinate. I just bought a starter mix at a garden store. The name is "Seed Starter" by Hoffman.
I only use the saran wrap until the plants emerge, then remove it. It keeps the moisture in so that you don't have to keep watering before emergence.
Let me know when you get your seeds to germinate and how long it took.
@@thepepperguy6608 will do, thank you for responding and thanks much for the videos. Looking forward to more !!