First 30 Days of Growing Chilli Peppers - Episode 2

[@ChilliChump]

How are your 🌶 seedlings doing?

[@yeeteetrs1594]

just pushing out their first sets of true leaves 😅

[@wardy89]

pretty well, thanks to your help!

[@EMMX39]

I'm one of those beginners you're talking about in all of your videos when it comes to mistakes. Of course I mostly got myself mostly super hots. Of course I started (more?) early. Exactly one month ago. Of course I underestimated the germinating rate. Of course I put all the seeds of one type into a single germination pot, so now I have to wait for "all" off them to grow before I can remove the cover. Of course I already potted up nearly all of the seedlings because there are multiple in each germination pot. And of course I watered them with quite low concentrated fertilizer twice already... BUT I'm quite happy regardless of all the mistakes I made. I planted 153 seeds and got 87 seedlings/plants so far and I'm super stoked about how they'll turn out. It's not a super high germination rate, but It's by far more than I thought I'd get started to beginn with. Scratching my head while thinking about where to place them later on... Some seedlings just started peaking out of the soil while others are like 10cm high (or better "long") already. Especially Jalapeno germinated a lot and are just stupid long by now. Nearly all plants have their first set of true leaves already but nothing more. Now I just need to keep off at least one of the covers so the plants can breath and probably got to find some fan.. Looking forward to the next video, which I ovbiously need really soon :D

[@300ddsrt3]

Most of mine germinated around February 8-10 and as of today most are barely showing signs of the second set of true leaves. It seams like they are growing slower than previous years

[@ChilliChump]

Whats the temperatures like?

[@bigfootscreepyuncle3197]

Those seedlings are only 30 days old?! Man do I have a lot to learn from and improve on. My seedlings seem to be healthy (after dealing with some legginess) but seeds sown on Feb.3 are just developing their 2nd set of true leaves. I've been worried that I started my seeds too early but after seeing what yours are like after 30 days I may be wondering if I started too late lol. Thanks again for your incredible videos!

[@wranther]

Great update Shaun! Hard to believe that 30 days has lapsed in the Beginners Guide so quickly. On the even brighter side, that means that Garden Time is a month closer. Stay Spicy! -Bob...

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

I planted my 🌶️'s on January 1st so this is pretty much where im at! 💯💪🏽💯

[@SullyStuff]

Seedlings 🌱 are doing great! I’m glad I started a little after you so that I can follow your advise and not having to have massive losses. I’ve got a good germination rate and most plants are about 3/4 the size of yours in this video. I expect to be potting up this coming week.

[@tietscho]

This is like a Spa for your little chili friends. Nice work, keep it up brother

[@DaUltimateFuzz]

Comparing you old videos to now. You have really become a talented KZbinr! 🤘

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Brandon. Small improvements in every video, leads to big changes overall!

[@simplifygardening]

Great video Shaun. Lots of good tips

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you mate!

[@tonymatthew9659]

Slightly different subject ... just busy with my 5th batch of mevrou balletjies se blatjang ... me, my family and neighbours are eternally grateful to you

[@cortoolei-pearson7702]

Thanks CC, it's good to hear that so far, I'm doing it right, although, here in the south of France, I'm a couple of weeks ahead of you, hope I don't make a major mess up before your next post. I've just put a min/max gauge in the greenhouse to see what it tells me as I'm running out of room and I might have to take a chance, wish me luck 🤞 One thing that's worrying me, although my seedlings are looking great, they are not growing at all after the first pot up, they seem to be stagnating. This happens to me every year and I don't know why.

[@ChilliChump]

I am keeping a close eye on temperatures too....really want to get out into the greenhouse. I think it will be a little while yet!

[@cortoolei-pearson7702]

Do you have an idea on my stagnated growth problem C.C. ?

[@ChilliChump]

Like I mentioned in the video, the plants need to adjust to their new environment after potting up, and there is a balancing act between the growth above and below the ground. With potting up, the roots will be doing a lot of the work in the beginning to establish the plant.

[@panuntukan]

The level of realisation of your video is getting higher and higher ! Image quality, cuts, voice speed, background music level : great job !

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you. Lots of little improvements over hundreds of videos lead to a big change!

[@panuntukan]

@@ChilliChump you could make (for fun, but not only) kind of an "ASMR" video (or a serie) on chilis, speaking with a seraphic calm, slowly, with a caricatural Barry White voicing, explaining the origins of chilis, their organic specificity as a solanacee, the story of their world-spreading, their chimics, their effects on taste receptors, their cultivation techniques, their diseases, their famous receipes, and so on. No images needed, only calm and relaxing voice... "Fall asleep with chilli chump", could be a fantastic playlist ! Cheers !

[@rottison]

I really like the plant to bottle videos I followed the last one and have a dozen bottles of fantastic hot sauce cayenne is my go to anymore

[@kurtkrienke2956]

Just moved them to the mother in law's house as she has a conservatory on the southern side of her house. First true leaves on all peppers, golden harvest seedlings are far and away the biggest ones at this point. Gorinitsch and Czech Black are also doing rather well. I just hope the move pays off as it tends to get rather chilly at night still, down to around 12°C. If the seedlings manage well with this decrease in temperature I'll be primed for a rich season, wish me luck Shaun :) Also thanks again for your great content.

[@ChilliChump]

Good luck Kurt! I'm sure they will be loving the sunshine even though it's still a little cold

[@kurtkrienke2956]

Thanks a bunch, your feedback means a lot! It's very reassuring since you are my mentor of sorts as far as growing hot peppers 🙂

[@deedaw9246]

Loving this guide! Went and got the fan after watching! They are indoors in a window sill and doing well! I do 2 seeds to a compartment, so I probably won't let them get as big before transplanting. Thank you!

[@rbid]

excellent video. enjoyed your explanations which are clear and go direct to the point. love the idea of the NFC tags for keeping order.

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Ricky! Have you had a look at Seedsio.com yet?

[@rbid]

@@ChilliChump yes, I opened a account as soon you published, and I'm waiting to start using it when I will start my seeds trays.. This year I'm starting late because I will not be out of the garden for the next two weeks..

[@ChilliChump]

I hope everything is ok my friend

[@rbid]

@@ChilliChump Yes, all is excellent localy.. we are going for a mountain bike riding vacation in the south, so I did not want to leave the seedlings unattended.

[@buschdoktor3927]

i dont know why, but im so fckin fascinated from growing indoors. one love

[@gazellecarlson6543]

i'm only starting today, i'm organized.. with my knowledge i've acquired. 3rd year. can't wait..i will send you updates. thank you

[@ChilliChump]

Looking forward to seeing your progress this year Gazelle!

[@madcraic3283]

Oh meno, again no sauce video? Dave will have your a*se! Another good one Shaun. I had mixed results so far. slightly more than 50% have germinated.

[@garrethmacanchroisan7786]

Great video mate, quite informative for new inexperienced growers like myself.

[@linaso9739]

Nice episode, got some useful info. Thank you!

[@xoriyad3409]

thank you m8! you guys really woke up a passion here.

[@ChilliChump]

My pleasure! It's a great passion to have!

[@tml4251]

Solid info man 👍

[@spaistravel]

Keen for some super hot growing tips 🔥

[@ChilliChump]

My tips cover super hot growing as well. Around 50% of my chilli plants are superhots.

[@funkoidi]

Great set of videos I keep coming back to 👍 in general, for most plans, what size pots do you start from and through each year? Do you tend to reuse your pots too? If so any chosen cleaning methods you personally adopt?

[@ChilliChump]

I reuse my pots each year. Can get expensive if you don't! Some get binned if damaged etc. For cleaning, diluted bleach, big tub, and rinse them all out. Pot sizes depend on the plants I'm growing. Generally end up in 10 or 12 litre. With 2 to 3 potting up before that.

[@leeg8828]

Loving this channel as much as I love chillies. One quick question: I've (only) just planted Fire Cracker seeds, for the seeds not being used can I store them till next year and whats the best way to store them?

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you! Yes you can store them. Put them in an airtight container in the fridge for best results

[@Jardin-de-invierno]

Love the video

[@NoxideProject]

Great video and thanks for the advice earlier! I just bought an amateuristic small fan that I clip on to some rack. Anyone else using a small fan? Do you guys point it at the seedlings so they move around a little?

[@ChilliChump]

I use small fans. I don't really aim them at the plants...just over them, so there is some light movement

[@kenbirkin7753]

im using solo cups and peat based mix, when dry the medium pulls away from the side of the cup a crack

[@epicrabid1857]

Wow your seedlings grew so quick compared to mine. Mine are just getting the second set of tru leaves

[@epicrabid1857]

But the leaves are still very small

[@chrisarmstrong2721]

very nice video, im having trouble getting past this stage. once my peppers get to about 8-12inches high they just start dying, or stop growth compltely??? Nothing changes, im a Brit now living in every day sunny Singapore so there is plenty of warmth, sunlight and shade as they hang over a ledge on the 13th floor of my hdb which is like very nice council flats but everyone owns their property. Sorry just context. Something ive tried after 2+ years of exactly the same o and the same happens to my apple and lemon plants grown from seeds. so what ive now started with and getting further is self watering pots. the are a double pot with a thick string wick and this seems to keep the soil watered just right. An issue ive found over here is over and underwatering is a big pain in the butt so i saw these pots and thought why not. only at the stage now ive been with my past failures of between 8-12 inch tall and never any peppers. Also all the leaves have fallen off again but the main diffrence is the main plant stalk is thicker and very green with lots of new growth at the base. So now i have cut all stalks to half size and am crossing my fingers. any thoughts or advice would be great. Regards Chris

[@ChilliChump]

Self watering pots aren't ideal for chillies. Chilli plant roots don't like to be wet. You need to allow the soil to dry between watering.

[@giuliomiga]

Really Love This Series! Third year growing and I still learn new things. I have a little question for you, which might be better for the next episode but I'm impatient 😅: For the first year I'm using some artificial lighting for my plants and since many people recommended LED Light Bulb as a cheap solution I ordered a bunch of 13W 6800K Bulbs. Thing is my plants are growing nearly as fast as yours do, is there something wrong with the lightning I choose?

[@ChilliChump]

The quality of light and the light spectrum will make a big difference. At 6800k you are edging out of the optimal spectrum so even though your lights may appear bright to your eyes the light won't all be usable by the plants. I will cover this in a lot more detail in the next episode!

[@phoenixpeppers]

Hi, ive kept watching your videos, ive been doing marathons after work, i saw you use an app for keep tracking the seeds, do you know any app that we can keep track of plants, where we can register soil used, fertilizers, amounts and when, weekly pics etc etc. Thanks and keep up the great work you do

[@ChilliChump]

Hi Wes, I actually developed a free app that does just that. Have a look at SeedsIO.com. There are more features coming in the future too. I created a few videos to show how it all the works: kzbin.info/aero/PLuQ_ySnkV1entyEIGv2mDlOlRuR3Gmyr6

[@NT-it3gr]

Hi ChilliChump, good day and thanks for the awesome video. quick question. How do you get the chilli plant to grow flowers ? my plant is dark green and >50cm and no flower. Do you have a good method of making the plant flower without adding any fertiliser? so far I search, dont feed it water and sunshine.

[@ChilliChump]

Managing pot size is probably the best way to get the plant to push flowers. If the pot is too big, then the plant will be focussing on getting bigger, not putting out flowers and fruit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpeVo3hpoq-Hg5Y

[@NT-it3gr]

​@@ChilliChump thanks man! Have a good run for 2024!

[@yeeteetrs1594]

good video 😁

[@ChilliChump]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@homestead627]

Hi Shaun. Greetings from South Africa. Will normal (5 roses) tea work? How about rooibos? Thanks in advance

[@ChilliChump]

5 roses will work well. Rooibos won't work...it has no tannins

[@jamesbowden6922]

what are the pots and trays you are using? Euro dan? thanks for another great vid

[@thomaseich5548]

Hello Shaun - When you pot up what size pot do you use? Would 2.5" suffice or would you reccomend a large pot. thanks!

[@dominikakratochvil860]

Wow. Wish I saw this sooner. I’m at week 3 and already made so many mistakes. All are still alive, but… We will see…

[@billow9721]

G8 advice! Question please I live in the UK have a greenhouse and heated propagators in the greenhouse, the temp at the moment in the greenhouse is maintained at 68 f by using an eclectic greenhouse heater, do I need to maintain this heat for young chilli plants to thrive? Thank you so much I am very new to this.

[@ChilliChump]

Correct, that temperature is great for them to do well....they can however survive at lower temperatures, but will stall the growth

[@ChilliChump]

How are your seedlings coming along?

[@0xb1_]

Very good, chocolate hab looking very healthy

[@ChilliChump]

Excellent! glad they are doing well @Suhaib Hussain

[@0xb1_]

@@ChilliChump Thanks!

[@MattTalmer]

Any chance of the same in depth series but for hydroponics in the future?

[@ChilliChump]

Sure, I think that's a good idea

[@denniscarlsen9875]

should i remove the dome as soon as i see first set of leaves? or just first set of true leaves? :0 that part confuses me.

[@ChilliChump]

First leaves...cotyledons

[@mattsfreshwateraquatics1242]

Please be a guest on my podcast. I live in Winston Salem, North Caroline, United States of America. I got into growing peppers and making hot sauce because of your channel.

[@ChilliChump]

Hi Matt, get in touch through my website and give me some more details about your podcast, and when you want to do it chillichump.com/contact

[@Alwightmush]

Do you have a link to the white plant markers/labels you've put the NFC tags on? I'm UK based like yourself.

[@ChilliChump]

Hey Matt, these are them amzn.to/3HIeiy3

[@Alwightmush]

@@ChilliChump Cheers mate!

[@Alwightmush]

@@ChilliChump unfortunately the ones in the link/I ordered don't seem to match the ones in your videos which seem sturdier and with the longer spike which I was looking for.

[@ChilliChump]

Looks like they've changed them! Try this link, they are the same exact ones...15cm, white elixirgardensupplies.co.uk/product/plant-t-labels-various-sizes-colours-15-20-25-30-33cm-large-plastic-stick-in/

[@Alwightmush]

@@ChilliChump ok thanks. I've used Elixir on pots recently, they are very well priced, without a postage fee too.

[@ballhockey10]

Great series! One question: what should be the size of the pots when potting up? I have some old 500ml yogurt containers but think they may be too small.

[@ChilliChump]

500ml will be fine for potting up your seedlings. But for final potting up I would recommend at least 5l, preferably 10 or 12l

[@benwren]

Hi Shaun! I used capillary matting to start off my seedlings. They have sprouted cotyledons, but are taking a while longer for any true leaves to come-haven't seen any yet... Should I be taking the matting out to let them dry out between waterings at this stage, or should I leave it until they get some true leaves coming out (fingers crossed) before I let them start to dry a bit? (They got a bit leggy when they sprouted due to me not giving them light soon enough, so they seem a little weak and feeble currently... :/ Thanks for the seeds though. I think roughly 27 out of 30 sprouted!)

[@ChilliChump]

You can keep the capillary mat for the moment. Once your plants are a little more mature, I would remove it

[@benwren]

@@ChilliChump Ah fantastic. Thanks so much for all this excellent guidance!

[@bangerra]

I planted 4 varieties in januari (first timer) and while my cayenne peppers are getting BIG, the others seem stuck with a tiny set of first true leaves (numex suave orange, czech black, chin.5color). They're behind a very big sunny south window, with ambient temps at 20° when the sun isn't out. Are cayenne just that much more prolific, or do you think I might be doing something wrong?

[@user-ru8bu9ed4m]

Anyone know why the cotyledon go droopy. Is it the sun is it the water 😢 please help

[@lucidjack4748]

My chili seeds have germinated and are 30 days old but still have small leaves and have a maximum of four. Why they grow so slowly?

[@gordonramsayjr]

Nice channel

[@ojshaw7671]

Are you counting the 30 days from sowing the seed or from when they germinate?

[@ChilliChump]

From seed sowing...unless it's a variety that has a longer germination period.

[@darrenmilner4040]

Good evening thanks for the videos great little guides quick question what month did u start these growing these seeds I’m also in the uk and planning to start growing chillis this year many thanks

[@ChilliChump]

These were started middle of Jan.

[@ChilliChump]

But to be clear, the timing would depend on many factors...mainly, when your last frost date is where you live...

[@PetranMak]

Hey , what size pot would we replant on 30days and would you replant again before reaching full sized plant ?

[@ChilliChump]

I pot up to 1 litre pots. And ideally I would pot up again before final size....but this isn't practical with the number of plants I have. See this vid for more info kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpeVo3hpoq-Hg5Y

[@pawepanka7783]

Very good content. Did you ever try growing with hydroponic method?

[@ChilliChump]

Yes....I have quite a few videos on the subject. Here's a playlist with a few of them kzbin.info/aero/PLuQ_ySnkV1ekm5F9SFKmmETRr2ezyM6ze

[@ojshaw7671]

If you put 3-4 seeds in each cell and they all germinate, when do you weed out the poorer looking ones and keep the ones you want?

[@ChilliChump]

I normally punch out when the first true leaves appear. You have a good indication of the strongest at that point

[@colinmoore8553]

Hi I have potted about 6 different types of chillies into one big pot and are starting to come through now when I actually transfer them will it be a easy process I know I did it wrong in the first place 🙂

[@ChilliChump]

You will need to be gentle when separating the roots, but otherwise you should be fine and the plants will recover nicely.

[@ayeshiaburkill4686]

Help! On 2nd packet of chocolate habanero, now day 16 and still nothing - they're indoors in heated propagator (I'm in Devon,UK). Any suggestions, tips before I embark on pack 3? ps. did soak in tea before planting. Loving your videos and just looked up some of your hot sauce recipes which would love to make but need some hotties to germinate!

[@ChilliChump]

Are you following this video of mine? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6q2cpegjLuKoqc Also just put out an article that should help chillichump.com/super-hot-chilli-pepper-seeds-complete-guide/ If you are...then I would suggest testing the temperature of your soil in the propagator. Some propagators aren't too effective and don't raise the temperature high enough. If you can get it up to around 28'C, maintain moisture, then you should get sprouts after about 7 days.

[@ayeshiaburkill4686]

They must have heard you! Had a peep this morning and looks like some life - taken 17 days but fingers crossed!!

[@BigBoss-dm5bn]

Hi, why can't I keep the heat mat on once seeds have germinated?

[@ChilliChump]

You can if you like. But you don't need to if you have a 20'C ambient temperature...you are just wasting electricity at that point

[@sethv.1349]

If I use a seed starting mix like Jiffy, at what point should I start adding some liquid fertilizer to the seedlings?

[@ChilliChump]

Guessing you are talking about jiffy pellets. You will need to feed pretty soon....because they have no nutrients. I am not a fan of jiffy pellets for a number of reasons.

[@sethv.1349]

@@ChilliChump It's the Jiffy seed starter mix. Looks like potting mix but I guess it doesn't have any nutrients in it?

[@CzarManish]

I always follow your channel and thank you for your content, the question that I have is, what is the compost you refer to when you plant the seeds, compost has a different meaning in all countries and regions, that's why I am asking, as all other growers advise to plant seeds in peat moss and or cococoir mixed with perlite .. please solve this confusion. Thank you

[@ChilliChump]

Compost is the actual nutrient rich plain organic compost. The stuff that results from organic material breaking down. Not the mixes that you get from the store with additives. I like to be in control of what my plants are getting.

[@CzarManish]

@@ChilliChump thanks.. so from what we have in India, that will be leaves, grass and kitchen waste composted .. ?

[@ChilliChump]

Correct

[@CzarManish]

@@ChilliChump thanks a ton 😃 for your replies and clearing the confusion.. lots of blessings your way 🙏🏻

[@chasesutton1]

What kind of propagation boxes do you use and what lights

[@ChilliChump]

Check the description on this video of mine for the propagation boxes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6q2cpegjLuKoqc And for the lights have a look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWLGfYWeismZgNE

[@ScyXHD]

I put my seeds into Soil on the first of February. Right know they look much smaller then yours do, even tho its been around 1 Month since i started. I can see true leaves but they are not as big as yours and the stem is not as thick. Should i wait a little more or should i try to pot them into bigger Pots?

[@ChilliChump]

I would wait a little more. It will be worth it

[@andrewschoenfeldt5620]

Would you recommend a heating pad to bring up to 85-90 degrees to start seeds? Currently have them placed on my aquarium sump( 75-79 degrees)

[@james1795]

Watch the seed starting video for recommended temperatures.

[@jakobrihtarsic3649]

When will episode 3 be uploaded?

[@ChilliChump]

Its already uploaded.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWLGfYWeismZgNE

[@stephenmcc4490]

Hey Shaun, love the vids, quick question! I've got a couple of coir pots where I put several seeds in each, not expecting all to take, but they all have. What should I do when potting up to separate out the seedlings into individual pots without breaking up the root system?

[@ChilliChump]

You just need to be gentle. It really depends on how big the plants are, whether you can handle them. Don't squeeze the stem, try handle them by the leaves.

[@stephenmcc4490]

@@ChilliChump thanks! Still just the cotyledons, about an inch tall. When is a good time to move these into their own pots?

[@ChilliChump]

You could try pricking them out...but personally, if I have multiple seeds in a cell,. Keep the strongest, and snip the others

[@stephenmcc4490]

@@ChilliChump thanks mate

[@phonicspring4369]

How old days or weeks take it to the seed to start come up from the dirt?

[@ChilliChump]

It will depend on the variety. But should start germinating after 3 to 5 days.

[@Brian-yw7mz]

Can you recommend a good compost to purchase? I used the miracle grow seed starting soil and now I’m wondering if I should have just went straight to compost. My pepper plants has their true leaves coming in, but they are still really small.

[@ChilliChump]

You want plain compost. Nothing with additives, sand, enrichments etc. Best part is it is normally the cheapest one you can get.

[@jamescopley4853]

Hi just started my chilli's last week and was wondering if u had ever tried germinating any seeds from shop bought dried chilli's and what success you had if any?

[@ChilliChump]

I've had mixed results. Most of the time they will dry their chillies at a high heat, killing the seeds

[@jamescopley4853]

@@ChilliChump I will try and see if anything happens! It doesn't really cost me anything! Cheers for your help!

[@samnikei]

is it too late if I start this week? I live in Canada

[@ChilliChump]

No, you should be ok depending on the varieties you start. C.annuum or c.frutescens should still produce some fruit before the end of the season

[@yashodaunique5165]

From India, Please suggest what to do as my chilli plant is affected with aphids, Please help thank you in advance 🙏

[@ChilliChump]

Getting rid of bugs kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2mZmYCBlpyheKs

[@MrMagoo-fq3ti]

Very informative video and very fast too 😬

[@granddeluxe123]

I feel with the cost of electricity, it's not worth growing it. But want it at the same time

[@iKeyAlexander]

Hi how do you get the stems to thicken and harden that much while the plants are still that small? Mine even at 1 foot tall have stems like your seedlings at the 0:45 second mark and i have to stake them just to keep them upright while watering. (they are not leggy and stretched and are quite bushy but just dont have thick strong stems at all )

[@ChilliChump]

Fans....get a light breeze over your plants.

[@iKeyAlexander]

@@ChilliChump As soon as they are about 2 weeks old they are outside permanently since i live in a tropical country. So they more or less get some sort of wind almost all day and night

[@ChilliChump]

Are you following my other tips in this series, in particular my soil mix recipe?

[@iKeyAlexander]

@@ChilliChump I dont have access to perlite/vermiculite here but using a coco coir + top soil + compost + chicken manure mix and fertilising with a 15 15 15 watering once a week (besides normal watering)

[@ChilliChump]

@@iKeyAlexander Coco coir is not a good addition. You need the soil to be able to drain.

[@brianoliver2010]

My seedlings dont appear to be producing their true set of leaves. Its been over 30 days 😢

[@ChilliChump]

What's the temperature like, and the light levels?

[@brianoliver2010]

@@ChilliChump light levels are good. In a porch. Incubator is 20°c . Not sure wether to take them out of incubator

[@ChilliChump]

I would remove the cover of the propagator and get some gentler airflow over them

[@dannystewart1118]

My plants are slightly bigger than those in your video and I've already potted up, but the soil doesn't dry for at least a week. My leaves are also all slowly turning yellow, what might be happening?

[@ChilliChump]

What's the temperature where you have your plants?

[@dannystewart1118]

@@ChilliChump I keep them in my study where I work all day in shorts and t-shirt. With heating set to about 21c. I used to have a fan on them, could that have made them too cold?

[@ChilliChump]

If the room is at 21c then the fan would just circulate the air and maintain that temperature. My only other guess is that you have used seed starting soil or some sort of compost that has water retaining additives. Like I mention in episode 1, this is not ideal at all

[@dannystewart1118]

@@ChilliChump I used Verve cutting starter mix from b&q and I must admit, it isn't good quality at all. Especially for seedlings. Thanks for the help!

[@paulbarrett423]

i got 3 kashmiri plants growing right by the side of my computer under a lamp (wifes playing hell but hey) the one plant is 12" already other two about 8" planted 2nd of Jan. i just hope they not going to outgrow before the weather improves for the greenhouse

[@ChilliChump]

Kashmiri are a great chilli, and the plant grows quickly! You could keep it trimmed back until it's ready to go outdoors, kind of shaping it.

[@paulbarrett423]

@@ChilliChump ah thanks for that, I have been torn whether to pinch off the top TBH some say yes some say no

[@ChilliChump]

I don't pinch off or trim the tops typically. But if I haven't timed the staging of my plants, and need to get a more compacted plant, then I will.

[@harney1987]

I'm going to guess and say this is 30 days from germination, not planted. Chili peppers take between 1-2 weeks, even with a heat mat and humidity dome. No way that the plants with multiple levels of new leaves are only 30 days old. I would guess those are 40-50 days old at a minimum in the video.

[@ChilliChump]

Yes...from germination. Different varieties and species have different germination times. But growing ones they have germinated are relatively consistent

[@equation8591]

Do not make your plants droop before you water them! Water when the soil on top is dry to touch

[@rebeccafritzinger9457]

How tall are your siblings before you actually moved to a secondary pot

[@ChilliChump]

It's not just about the height of the plant above the soil...more about the balance of the growth below the soil and above. I did a video recently about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGTkndsra2Afsk

[@accountname1047]

videos are too short and sparse

[@ChilliChump]

Trying to keep this series concise. It's going to be here for the long run for people to come back to.

[@accountname1047]

@@ChilliChump That's fair

[@maddypape]

Hi Shaun! I planted some seeds and they sprouted well but I put WAY too many in a small space. They aren’t quite ready to be transplanted but I see the first true leaves sprouting, I’m worried about disturbing the root system too much when I transplant them. Any advice?

[@ChilliChump]

Hi there! Firstly, congrats on good germination! I prefer not to handle the chilli seedlings until they are quite a bit stronger. But if you need to transplant...then I would loosen the soil around the seed roots, then gently jiggle the seedling out of the soil by lightly holding the leaves....don't hold the stem, because if that gets damaged it will die.

[@maddypape]

Thank you for the response! Would you recommend leaving them until it's time to transplant? Or is there a risk to that?@@ChilliChump

[@ChilliChump]

The risk is that the roots will be intertwined and could set your plant back a little after transplanting compared to a plant that you didn't disrupt the root system.

[@maddypape]

Update. After about 175 seedlings sprouting in my 8 strawberry containers, I was able to take your advice and transplant them (mostly) successfully! They are thriving...however, my small balcony looks like a nursery 😅@@ChilliChump

[@ChilliChump]

@maddypape it's a fun addiction 😊

[@andrewschoenfeldt5620]

Would you recommend a heating pad to bring up to 85-90 degrees to start seeds? Currently have them placed on my aquarium sump( 75-79 degrees)

[@ChilliChump]

Yes that would work well