Chilli Pepper Seeds Are Sprouting! Including a contender for HOTTEST new chilli 🌱 2025.e02

[@ChilliChump]

Have you started any of your seeds yet? Hows germination so far? 🌱 SeedsIO: seedsio.com 🌶 Quality Chilli Pepper seeds: chillichumpseeds.com

[@thechef303]

Going on holiday on Sunday for 2 weeks so will be late with mine this year dying to get started although this storm has just destroyed my polytunnel

[@ChilliChump]

@thechef303 sorry to hear about your polytunel my friend. This storm has not been kind. Enjoy your break! 🍹😎

[@thechef303]

@@ChilliChump Cant be helped was a cheap one and we've had 90+ mph winds here today! new project for the spring :)

[@ChilliChump]

@thechef303 positive attitude, I like it. Also a little jealous of your upcoming holiday! 🍻

[@CheshireCowgirl]

@@ChilliChump started mine last night so a little behind you , using seedsIO for the first time too and hoping that makes it easier later on and less chance of mix ups like last year 😂

[@CheshireCowgirl]

Excited to see the Warthog as it grows on !

[@ChilliChump]

Me too!

[@ChrisJablonsky-b6n]

This is my first year growing from seeds

[@ChilliChump]

@@ChrisJablonsky-b6n good luck!

[@we_want_chilli_willy]

Your setup is way fancier than mine! I just have a large polystyrene fish bin and a couple of heat mats with the thermostat

[@ChilliChump]

You don't need a lot to get them started! In the beginning I would put my seed tray on top of the fridge and on top of my TV box to warm them up. Did the job!

[@patriciamay638]

Thanks for the post. It's full winter here but seeing this year's seedlings and starts is a cheery reminder of what's to come.

[@emmacronin7904]

7:43 now that’s a brilliant tool!!! 😳 I’m always unsure how deep to make the hole, and that compresses and makes the hole in one! *starts modelling 3D print file for next year*

[@simplifygardening]

Germinating quick this year mate. Im late sowing mine this year but will get some sown over the weekend. Great update

[@CassiopeiaHughes-mh4bt]

Nice to know I’m not the only one who starts their super hots this early in the year! I started my bhut jolokia, gator jigsaw, chupebrains, and reapers in early December, and they’ve got a few sets of leaves now!

[@ChilliChump]

You could probably get away with starting them in February. But the way I see it, if I have any issues with them, I still have time to get a second batch started. Also helps to get a head-start on the season, as long as the weather plays ball! (unlike last year 😡)

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Started my super hots New Year’s Day .

[@CassiopeiaHughes-mh4bt]

@@ChilliChump That's what I've been thinking as well, I want these peppers to do well, and enough time to reset if need be!

[@Ansemite]

Started the hottest half of this years batch: Why Not, Madame Jeanette, 7 Pot Primo, Carolina Reaper Chocolate and Sepia Serpent. At least one of each has sprouted (which is what I'm aiming for, I don't have room for more than one of each in the greenhouse for now). Currently running a small fan over them for about a third of the day to encourage stability and keep the temperature down, otherwise I run the risk of them growing faster than I can handle :) They're looking absolutely gorgeous thus far, definitely my least leggy year yet.

[@dean-Conjured-Vaporz]

Nice germination Shaun!!!

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

I grew some 7 Pot Brain Strain the other year ago lol those are up there with one of my favorite super hots! I made homemade pickles with an "X" cut on the bottom about a half inch. I couldn't stay away from them 🤤

[@realindianone]

Thanks, Shaun! Your tips saved my plants-they're thriving again!"

[@chubbyschillis1065]

Great to see so many coming up already. Interesting to see how many varieties make it into the final pots

[@ChilliChump]

That's the hard part. Have started at least 25% more than my final potting up

[@wranther]

Off to a good start there Shaun! Setting up a light rack today to place over sprouted seeds today. Stay Spicy! -Bob...

[@Jakub_Firzen_Marek]

My CC Piri Piris all germinated in just 5-6 day. 90% germination rate on Citrons, took around 7-9 days. Yellow Scotch Bonnets took 14-24 days with around 50 percent germination rate. I keep 3-4 plants of each and giving away the rest so I have more then enough but its weird as all off them were in the same propagator so they had same conditions.

[@ChilliChump]

It is expected to get quicker germination with frutescens and annuum compared to chinense. The yellow scotch bonnets like it warmer than the other varieties, especially if you got them from me. I haven't yet stabilised that variety in my climate yet. They will get better with lower temps as I continue to selectively breed them

[@Jakub_Firzen_Marek]

@@ChilliChump Yeah they are from you but Isn't Citron chinense as well? I do germinate them in a kitchen where with a heat map I do manage to maintain 28 degrees Celsius. Anyways I have more then I need so I'm happy :) Next year I should have more then enough seeds from them to just throw as many in trays as I need :)

[@robinlyon9204]

Hi Shaun.I'm doing a 'straw poll' to see if the shotglass technic works for me. I've also lined my. Germination Bed with the silver lining I saw on your video ! Thanks as always for your tips !

[@SimpleWildLiving]

Fantastic video thank you 😊

[@grolsch-nl]

Good point sticking the temperature probe in the soil. Didn't think of that. Will do it right now.

[@ChilliChump]

@@grolsch-nl definitely makes things more consistent!

[@Allotment-of-the-Dead]

I've started 193 varieties this year, I know, I'm a bit mad, and I'll plant them too close together and get everything wrong, but I just love the challenge. I would love to try a Warthog chilli. I tried the Dragon's Breath last year and felt pain like never before.

[@ChilliChump]

Going big!

[@Allotment-of-the-Dead]

@ChilliChump yep, I think I need more space though.

[@alanwllms5172]

Lol could you not get 200?😂

[@wardy89]

Really enjoyed your video today, really missing starting seeds myself.

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you mate. Hopefully distracted you from the storm damage for a little while!

[@wardy89]

@@ChilliChump definitely did that!

[@Chris_Love]

Oh thats nice, I ordered from you last week and getting ready for a new season :)

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you for your order Chris! And all the best for your season start. 🌱🌶️

[@user-qo7ot6lf3z]

Thanks for tips. Ill probably start my seeds this weekend. Ill soak them in chamomile tea 1st.👊👊👊👊👍👍👍

[@gruff77]

All my seeds ordered from you again Shaun this year. All seeds started last Saturday 18th January but yet to see any germination, I'm hoping to see some any day now! 🤞😉

[@ChilliChump]

Comment in reply once you get your first one pop-up! If you have your soil at around 26-28'C, I predict a comment in the next 12 hours 😊🤞

[@gruff77]

@@ChilliChump I'm hoping so! Stewart Propagator set to 28'C in my home, so should be warm enough. Fingers crossed 🤞Will let you know. 😉

[@mart7812]

Dorset Nagas, Orange Habanero and Rooster Spurs all came up fast. One Seven Pot bubble gum so far, no sign of the Rocotos yet. Next round of seed planting this weekend.

[@ChilliChump]

I am sure the Rocotos won't be too far behind! Good luck!

[@pitch123pitch]

Where did you get the tray dibber from?

[@lughole]

I've been hitting your videos hard over the last month. Amazing resource, so thank you firstly...(I shall patron you, come payday this Friday!!) Just out of interest, seeing the size of your operation, what do you do with most of your chili's? Is it all to sauce and dried to sell via your website or do you sell fresh? I'd understand if you don't want to divulge that info, I'm just interested...I used to work as a teen on a small market garden in the 80's. Again thanks for all your vids.

[@iFenx]

sowed mini olive rocotto and flexuosum last week, not sprouted yet but thats probably a good thing now with the storm destroying my greenhouse! Too much going on this year to plant many varieties so just sticking to the ones that I've done well with before. Looking forward to seeing your progress this year :)

[@ChilliChump]

Sorry about your greenhouse! Storm Eowyn? Olive rocoto....not one I have grown before! Let us know how you get on with them.

[@iFenx]

@@ChilliChump Yeah, in Ayr, lost a pane of glass and just resulted in others being blown out; toughened glass just exploding... far from ideal. Olive Rocoto perhaps my favourite pepper, I've grown them for a few years now, originally from welsh dragon chilli. Amazing unique flavour (at least I hadn't had anything like it, but I've not tried as much as you haha) 3? years ago I grew them outside without any issues but the last 2 years they didn't do so well outside.

[@Aeglos88]

I'm going to start my seeds next month. Only doing Jalapenos and Peach-a-dews this year, I've found that I just don't use all the other varieties I've grown the last few years. I used your peppadew recipe with the Peach-a-dews, then filled them with a herby creme cheese, they were a big hit during Christmas. Also, have you shown that sowing-jig is a previous video? I think I use the same trays as you and would love to see how you made yours.

[@traceypotts9425]

Put a solar panel to charge the battery no needy for cables running everywhere 😊😊

[@ChilliChump]

@@traceypotts9425 for that you would need the sun to shine. Which it barely does in winter in the UK.

[@ChrisJablonsky-b6n]

Very informative thank you so much

[@Spacehawksuk]

Sowed my chilli’s last week. cc jigsaw Brains and other super hot. Propagator issue temps go between 25 and 30. No sprouts yet. Hopefully the temperature fluctuates be ok

[@ChilliChump]

Shouldn't be too much of an issue. Aim for consistency of temps if you can though. I am sure you will see some germination any day now! 🌱

[@vanessawilkinson7089]

Hi Shaun can I have some advice? I sowed my Chilli’s, Peppers & Aubergine approx 2.weeks ago on heat indoors. I must have missed 3-4days of checking as suddenly some had appeared but are surprisingly leggy 😢…. I’ve taken them off the heat (albeit still a few to come thru) and put the lights on for 12hrs a day. I’m new to mats/lights so can’t seem to get the growing right at the moment. One minute nothing then suddenly there they are, quite leggy & thin stems. Not little stumpy things I see online…is it worth potting them on or starting a fresh? Thanks and sorry for the garbled message. Please and thanks 🎉

[@ChilliChump]

You need to get light over the sprouts as soon as they germinate. No need to take them off the warmth yet. They are stretching because they need light.

[@vanessawilkinson7089]

@ Thanks for such a quick reply. I must have missed a few days of checking for germination, all of a sudden they’d appeared. I’ll get them back on the heat with the lights but think I’ll sow some more as a back-up.

[@ChilliChump]

@vanessawilkinson7089 as a safety net you can stick the lights on as soon as you sow the seeds if you like

[@vanessawilkinson7089]

@@ChilliChump Thanks 🙏

[@popollo22]

What is that app called that you use to track seed tray location?

[@ChilliChump]

SeedsIO.com

[@popollo22]

@ Ah thanks, I thought seedsio was an app so that explains why couldn’t find it :)

[@ChilliChump]

@popollo22 it's a Web app I built. It's got a mobile first interface. In my last update video I discussed my plan of building out a dedicated mobile app 📲

[@la_decadence_]

Hi does anyone have any positive feedback to share about certain LED lamps?

[@linaso9739]

Nothing has germinated for me yet, I'm 9 days in. My superhots take their time.

[@ChilliChump]

They're hiding 😄

[@markrasmussen1399]

I have been following you for a couple of years now, since i started growing peppers. I am however wondering, why you dont do more hydroponics, instead of the growing in dirt? For all i have found out, hydroponics are cheaper, and grows faster? Most of the time anyway

[@ChilliChump]

A big part of my yearly grow is hydroponic (about a quarter of my plants). I still love growing in soil though. It appeals to my primal side.

[@ChilliChump]

And with regards to it being cheaper,and faster growing. Hydroponics can indeed grow plants faster since nutrients are readily available, and it can sometimes be more water-efficient. However, whether it's cheaper depends-setup costs for pumps, reservoirs, and nutrients can add up, and running costs like electricity need consideration. Hydro also requires close monitoring of pH and nutrient levels, and if something goes wrong, plants can suffer quickly. I enjoy soil growing for its natural resilience and flavour benefits too, but that being said, I do enjoy the experiments and growing I do hydroponically too

[@markrasmussen1399]

@ Haha, that is my bad then. I am aware of the massive pepperplant you and peppergeek grew, but other than that i havent noticed much hydroponics... Is that just me not paying attention or are you not showing them as much?

[@ChilliChump]

@markrasmussen1399 I show them pretty often during the season. My polytunnel is 90% hydro. Will make sure to show more this year too 👍 Here's a couple older videos too you may like if you want to see more about my hydro stuff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z57WaaKAnLyUd6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHWnpmqeaJylh8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3OZdH1-prWXp7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIekmYZ-mpWNZ9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGrToHiCobR9j7c

[@markrasmussen1399]

@@ChilliChump Now that you mention it, that i do remember! Thanks for the great content!

[@WildCat408x]

I’ve been growing chilies for 6 years. The past 2 years have been dreadful because of pepper maggots. They are decimating my tomatoes, eggplant, and chilies. It’s not even worth it for me to grow anymore. I’m desperate for a solution or I don’t think I’ll bother growing anything this season.

[@ChiliGartenFreak]

Is there a Android App for SeedsIO?

[@ChilliChump]

Hey there! Have a look at the first couple of minutes of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/paHbeJWhlq-DnJY

[@thevikingbaker]

I love seeing the progress! Question I have though, why does the soil in T2 and T11 look so vastly different from one another? Are you running experiments/tests or is the soil all the same and I am just seeing things?

[@ChilliChump]

Yes it's an experiment, two trays with plain compost. The rest with my usual vermiculite and perlite added. Just testing something.

[@thevikingbaker]

@@ChilliChump Brilliant! Excited to hear the results 🧐

[@jamestboehm6450]

Warthog? Are you throwing down the gauntlet to Ed? I don't do supers anymore, not worrh the pain or physical distress. If you're trying, i would sit back and watch with baited breath. Give it a run sir

[@bobdylan2594]

[@fredsch3993]

Why is this video in Robot-German?

[@ChilliChump]

@@fredsch3993 KZbin's automatic language dubbing. Change the language to English

[@fredsch3993]

@ Perfect! Thanks 🙂

[@alch3myau]

can we agree that pepper x is a scam and ed knows it? ;)

[@frogstock2597]

What's your average number of days for sprouting? I think I've stored some seeds badly over last 2 winters as nothing is sprouting!

[@ChilliChump]

Depends on the species and variety. The Hainan yellow lanterns from my store were up in 5 days. ChilliChump Jigsaw brain up in 7. ChilliChump Piri Piri average 5 days, some up in 4.