Chilli peppers

fibilou · « **on:** March 03, 2008, 11:00 »

I bought some "pimentos de padron" seeds online which have now arrived. Is it too early to plant them out in our unheated greenhouse ?

Martin · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2008, 11:18 »

They need heat to germinate. Put a few in a 3inch pot, cover with cling film, and put on a sunny windowsill. Keep them indoors until after all risk of frost, if you can.
PS Keep well watered. If you stand the pot in a saucer you can water it without removing the cling film

compostqueen · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2008, 12:48 »

I do mine in a heated prop as the temperature is more constant. They can be a bit touchy and will sulk or just cock their toes if they get cold.

fibilou · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2008, 13:31 »

then I think i might borrow Dad's heated propagator. How long will they take ?

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