Growing Peppers Part 1 of 3 - The Definitive Guide

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Part 2 of the Growing Peppers Guide is now out! Check it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIulq5p8eJKJjM0

[@honeybee2356]

Yay! 🙌

[@honeybee2356]

It's been 3 to 4 weeks my peppers are not sprouting actually I'm concerned. I have them under lights and covered with saran wrap. Maybe they need more time..

[@honeybee2356]

Jalapenos are doing great

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@honeybee2356 what temperature Honey? They should have definitely sprouted by now.

[@honeybee2356]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms average 70 degrees.. It's too cold outside and I do not have heat lamps. My kitchen lights are warn enough. My husband turns the air cold sometimes but that's why I use the plastic.

[@jeffricks2640]

they re-grow too......i had several indoor peppers last year and when harvested i pruned to bare sticks , refreshed compost and now i have a new crop growing nicely

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Exactly! I dig up and over winter my peppers every fall!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmGciWttiqiNiqs

[@jeffricks2640]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ever learning...experimenting gets surprising results

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@jeffricks2640 My thoughts exactly man! :-)

[@oreoluwasonoiki8001]

I planted store bought pepper seeds and tomato seeds a few weeks ago. Only the tomato seeds have started germinating. No sign of germination from my pepper seeds. Any idea what could have gone wrong? Do I just need to be patient? It's been about 3 weeks now

[@jeffricks2640]

@@oreoluwasonoiki8001 peppers do take some time and need a warm atmosphere 70 -80 degrees f plus ......give them another week and try some more....i dried mine first before planting

[@murlum]

Hey man. My girlfriend and I love your videos. We are in year two now of starting our micro garden and have built the planters like you suggested. We’re really appreciative of your videos. Keep them up. -Mac and Erin from Ottawa

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's so awesome Mac, thanks for the support! 🙂

[@GardenIdeas01]

Very nice to show us how to grow peppers at home garden with full updated , thanks for sharing to us such informative and good lesson for gardener

[@lisa32469]

So far, so good in my seeds! Just sprouted and it's my first time doing peppers from seed!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Lisa...you got this!

[@veggies116]

started my four types of peppers 3 days ago. Made my own potting mix similar to yours. Looking forward to Vid#2

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on! Should be sprouting by the weekend! :-)

[@niccolomendoza7382]

Excited for video #2!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha me too Niccolo! :-)

[@michaelblausey1035]

I really like your tutorial on, on growing peppers. I start my pepper seeds in yogurt containers ,but any container will do. One thing to remember , either poke holes with a sharp pointed object or if your handy with a drill you can drill three to four holes , on the underside , for drainage. Without the drainage holes you will subject your plants to root rot , " for sure " And a little tip the containers are reusable over and over , saving you money , which could be applied for other items you will need for your garden.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You're so right Michael. Drainage is key. Standing water is sure death for all seedlings! Best of luck man! :-)

[@Padraigp]

I grew tiny pepper plánta last year forgot all about them and they are growing this year they had flower buds so i pinched them off and put in bigger pots and now they are bushy little plants but they're getting buds again. Should i pinch them off till the plants get bigger? Im getting a Polly frame at the weekend cos im in ireland and its very unpredictable weather here. I have no idea what im doing I have brown fingers. Any tips appreciated.

[@dianegreiner4054]

Great video and tips! Greetings from Michigan! 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Diane, appreciate the support and kind words! :-)

[@fionaharvey2720]

Great video going to sow my pepper seeds this week! 🫑 🌱☘️👍🏼

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Fiona, best of luck!! :-)

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

Nice! I started my peppers about a month ago on a heating mat in a spare room & got almost 100% germination within 5 days. Only one seed fizzled after sprouting, so I stuck another seed in that cell. I've now got 5 each(Jalapeño, Serrano, Poblano, Anaheim, Orange Snack), 3rd sets of true leaves on all of them, and they're 4" to 6" tall, almost ready to top them off so they'll bush out. I've only got room for 3 each in my raised beds, so I'll be giving some of these away to family & friends for their gardens. In the meantime I've got some small fans blowing on them from different directions so the stalks are already hardening up for when they get planted outdoors. 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

3 sets of true leaves already! Well done, love it! Do you root the tops after cutting them for extra plants?

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I've rooted tops before, but no need this year as I've got more than enough plants already. Plus I still have pounds of roasted/peeled peppers vacuum-sealed in the freezer from last year, lol.

[@ramz1455]

Hey Jeff, do you keep the heating mats after germination to keep them warm? Thanks!

[@Jeff-rd6hb]

@@ramz1455 No, I move them off the heat once they come up out of the soil. It's 72 in here which is plenty warm for the plants to keep growing once they're germinated.

[@ramz1455]

@@Jeff-rd6hb ah thank you! I was wondering how to keep them warm. Most of my seedlings died because of damping off. Thanks again.

[@josekacv0420]

This Video was awesome Thank you for all the information

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Alex, appreciate the support! :-)

[@NanaAnnaMe]

I’ll be planting from pepper seeds for the first time

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You got this Anna...no problems! :-)

[@hjaftha5422]

The same

[@alixstaven4001]

Great video as always thank you. I ll be starting some tomorrow 🤗🤗

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Alix, best of luck!

[@gqs586]

Your toque earned you my subscription. Go Riders!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yessssssssssssssss! Let's just hope we actually get to play this year. -_-

[@danielregoord7511]

So important what you're saying about not letting the lack of resources stop you ^^ You can go really really pro and big and fancy if you want, but you can also go meeeega simple with a cup and some cheap soil. I think that's one of the many beautiful things gardening has. This year I'm trying 6 different varieties, 2 kind of habaneros, padron peppers, anaheim, royal black (I thiink this one is mostly ornamental), aaand classic jalapeño :D

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Exactly! The plants don't care. Tools are great to help make our gardening easier..but they aren't a requirement for gardening itself. :-)

[@rugbyiant]

Great Information, Thank you. Ian (UK)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@GratefulMind24]

I just plant or sown my green pepper today. hopefully it will work and grow well as i used the seeds of the green capsicum from coles market. 😅😊 Thank you a lots for your wonderful detailed tips. Its a big help🙏🏼😊.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Best of luck! Report back with your epic bounty this summer!

[@nicholasdemarest4254]

I live in zone 5 so my superhots were started on Feb 7. Just started my milder peppers Sunday. Found for hotter peppers in cold climate start extra early and pinch flowers until transplanted

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely Nicholas, especially the smaller hots. They are so prolific anyways. :-)

[@garydarel1322]

So, I can start tomatoes indoors now in zone 4a? I have some Red Thai chili peppers and bell peppers

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@garydarel1322 yup, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants.... The time to start them is right around now! :-)

[@atulaaier6182]

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[@timquetsch642]

Thanks for this video!

[@jadeg1804]

Great video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Jade, too kind! :-)

[@rugbyiant]

great information. Ian (UK)

[@upsidedown1986]

Thanks that was useful 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Leah!

[@cherylhowker1792]

Brought an electric propergater today,as the peppers I did 3 weeks ago just aren't getting anywhere so managed to get one for £15 in Aldi near near,I had been holding off due to money but decided that I could afford that for the peppers to grow.everthing else I've grown has been lots quicker,even in just the shelf cover green house type things,but our cold is only 3c and ATM 14c day and 6-8 c per night. But I'm aware I wanna grow some watermelon too next month so probably need it for them too. Will keep watching once these seeds pop there heads up.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice Cheryl! Next level stuff!!

[@cherylhowker1792]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms since I only really started this February and decided I needed a new hobby to keep me active and give me a reason to live,but also to get up every day to look after things. But now I know why last year I brought a plant ready to go of sweet potato....never got a thing.in the end I emptied the growbag to find nothing. Was sooooo disappointed it was unreal. So this year I'm trying to grow my own. And will grow them on in the greenhouse,just think UK weather isn't made for lots of veg.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@cherylhowker1792 I am rooting for you Cheryl every step of the way. Try as many plants as you can... Crops fail all the time. Hone in on what works best for you and your setup!

[@sherminnigar6156]

Hi I'm a big fan of your channel. Stay safe and connected please

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Shermin! I appreciate that! :-)

[@sherminnigar6156]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms you are welcome. Stay safe and connected please

[@darshanpatel9815]

I tried growing a pepper variety and it didn’t work out :( but I’m not giving up and starting again even if I’m two weeks late 😊 I’ll be planting California wonder, sweet peppers, and cayenne, and some Serrano’s. You should do a tutorial on eggplants to.

[@BomJimmy]

I never add compost in the seed tray to avoid fungus and larvae. Seed has everything to nourish for a start up.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Seeds are so amazing that way!

[@msjoy2005]

I started mines too late and I’m in Michigan. I planted them on 4/8 and it took weeks for them do take off. I’ll have to buy starts this year. At least I know better for next year

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I hear you Joy. It happens to the best of us. I still think you'll get a great year. Get a few good starts at the garden center and really make the most of them! :-)

[@msjoy2005]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms that’s definitely the plan! I’m not giving up on my babies bit I’ll be getting some ata

[@sherrylynn4671]

Very cool! When will we get to see part 3, 4 and 5 of your onion regrowth video? The last update was #2 back in March of 2020! Could you show an update photo of your "epic cabbage!" you planted back on November 6 also? They must be doing well by now. And how are your potatoes coming along? You started them Dec 24 - part one of the series. They should be doing good by now too...eating any baby spuds yet? Updates would be awesome!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure. Updates of everything coming. So many new ideas and theories being formed based on what I am seeing. The experimenting videos are my favorite ones!

[@AAHomeGardening]

Lovely thanks

[@jean-marclariviere7618]

thank you so much..timing is great..about 3 weeks away before i start them...again thank you so much...Love your videos..please what zone are you so i can adjust.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Jean-Marc...love this time of year! I'm in Zone 9....last frost date is in March, so my window of planting is basically now! :-)

[@jean-marclariviere7618]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you, watching your FEB 19th tomatoes...video now...zone 9 will be hard to match for me...4b...will follow you anyway and try to adapt, so far, all new gardens, new home, 3 years, so still figuring out stuff but i am getting there..doing some more tests this years and next year but after that, should be good with choices, and get it going from there....thanks so much Sir

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@jean-marclariviere7618 Oh man, when's your frost date? End of May? You could cheat a little and start in a few weeks....middle of March. I know I would, LOL. ;)

[@jean-marclariviere7618]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Yeap..3rd week of May, starting peppers in the basement in 2 weeks or so, tomatoes right after...made myself a nice set-up. Have a great season Sir

[@hotsweetlady20011]

HEY BUDDY HOWS THINGS GOOD GREAT HERE

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Good Debbie, busy as always....tis the season, ha ha!

[@jadeg1804]

Oooo lovely

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Jade!

[@mairismetal8135]

Wow I was just going to look for information on peppers Can you read my mind 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

It's not me, it's Google, lol! ;)

[@leynaabbey]

A trilogy. Yeees I'm already ready for video 2 😂. Should I start fertilizing them yet? They are starting their 3rd set of leaves.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Leyna, I don't....not until I replant them...and even then, its just super charged soil instead of outright fertilizing. I would think a foliar seaweed spray, even at a young age could be highly beneficial. I may try a few test trays on that!

[@leynaabbey]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you for the advice. I'll be heading out to snag a few more garden supplies this weekend. They definitely need a bigger pot, here, pretty soon. Might need a couple more light fixtures too.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@leynaabbey awesome!! It's like Christmas for people like us!

[@NanaAnnaMe]

Hello 👋😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Howdy!

[@brianramsey3824]

First timer here planted mine yesterday. I everything worries me. Lol where is my condensation on my humidity dome there is suposed to be condimsation.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Brian. Definitely there should be condensation if you have supplemental heat. I get it within minuets. Its not that you want the plants standing in water, but they definitely need to be moist and warm to germinate. :-)

[@thatamericangamer7230]

Hopefully I can get heirloom peppers and now the Texan soil shows instead of snow

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Best of luck! Let me know what varieties you try this year!

[@grace-v2d]

Thank you for these videos. What zone are you in, so I know how to adjust my dates?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Elizabeth! I'm in zone 9.....no need to adjust your dates though....its always 8-10 weeks before your last spring frost date. So find that date, and work backwards 2 - 2.5 month. :-)

[@grace-v2d]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you

[@thelordismyshepherd1366]

I want to start a garden with peppers, but I feel overwhelmed already. Can I buy the already sprouted seeds and plant them in the spring directly on the ground? I’m in California. Love you videos.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100% you can. Essentially, video #1 and #2 are the steps to get you to the same point where you'd be if you just bought the pre-started plant. So wait for April/May and video #3 will take you through the last steps once you ALREADY have the pepper starter plant(s). :-)

[@thelordismyshepherd1366]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you 😊

[@thecheesegrower5901]

Another fantastic video man! I planted some Poblanos, Jalapeños, and Green Bell Peppers late January and I currently have 13 seedlings that are about a few centimeters tall. A question I wanted to ask is that, is it totally normal for the stems of my seedlings to be between a light to dark purple? I also got a few that still have their seed coat still on top, is that normal?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks!! Yeah, the seeds coats often stick to one of the leaves, usually the seed leaves. Its no biggie, it'll eventually fall off on its own. The purple stems aren't an issue. Sometimes they will turn purple because of low phosphorus or temps too cold....but some do it just because, LOL. Its fine, don't stress it. :-)

[@dag4836]

After germination, what is the best daytime/nighttime room temperature for sweet and hot peppers and other than cranking the furnace, what suggestions do you have for maintaining that temp?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey David.....I got a lot cooler. Under 75F. Say 65F during the day, 60F at night. Always above 55F though.

[@dag4836]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I kept reading 70 day, 65 night but it seemed too cool. If your doing ok at 65/60, I should be in good shape. Only problem is my temp is not regulated between day and night but it stays between 66 and 70 depending on how often the furnace comes on because the plants share the room. Most times it’s at 68 or 69. Do you think I need to regulate better?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@dag4836 oh that's perfectly fine. The key is not to jack it up to the 90's and have the peppers over grow all lush and lanky

[@dag4836]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Oh, cool. I enjoy your videos because you give more detail than some of the other channels. We newbies need to know the fine details and many times step by step. Plus if your getting old like me, we forget from year to year...lol. You pepper video is the best I’ve seen so far. Thanks much and keep up the good work. Some day, I’ll have to pick you brain about soil. When I pot up, my potting mix tends to be a little heavy. My son says I worry too much. Tell that to the plant that smothered in it 😂. I keep searching for the ever elusive fluffy mix. 🤣

[@andielliott7721]

Jeff, what growing zone are you located in? Started my peppers today.

[@taylor9919]

My sweat papers are 10 to 8 inches tall and all leaves are curling. What shold i do?😁👍😁👍

[@panhandlepilot9363]

Can you give me a link for these plug trays assemblies? I did my first bout of seed germination this year. I used Dixie cups but not happy as they get pretty flimsy when wet. Also, I used store Vegetable and garden mix I had and it’s sooooo not seedling friendly. Too coarse. Learning as I go. Thanks for making these videos to help us newbies.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sure thing, what country are you in? The trays are a one-time buy too, which is great. Couple of trays can basically service the home gardener with ALL of their seeds!

[@panhandlepilot9363]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I’m in the Florida Panhandle, USA

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@supernitrosgamingsng6582]

Do you recommend the square foot method of gardening?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh yeah, with the right plants together and good soil, its a great way to grow!

[@moramen2855]

What are your thoughts on paper towel baggy method so that yoy only plant seeds that form roots ? Thx

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Mo, I like to test a batch of seeds viability.....but really, with peppers and tomatoes, I'd rather just start them in these cells and not add another germination stage.

[@moramen2855]

True. I do get good results starting sweet peppers and tomatoes in cells. I may try the other just as a fun experiment. Thx

[@minazsunderji1099]

Does the seeds need to be dried or we can plant fresh seeds from the pepper

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Minaz, I find I get better germination when I dry out the seeds first.

[@williamg7254]

Do you have fungus issues when you add compost to seed starting mix? Love your channel!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey William, if the compost isn't sterilized, you definitely can. Fungus doesn't really concern me though..plants use fungus to their advantage 99% of the time and its a necessary component of a healthy soil. But for damping off issues with seedlings, I always go sterilized until the seedlings are at least 2 months old.

[@williamg7254]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms would you share your sterilization process? Future video maybe?

[@kjrchannel1480]

I have never had a pepper plant sprout other than with my help hence no volunteers like a tomato, or pumpkins in my case. I prefer pre sprouting them instead of direct cell seeding. Nature thinks I'm in a zone 5-6, but at times it can be 4 -7. As far as I'm concerned the farmers almanac should be put in the fiction section of a library.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha ha. I hear you on that one!

[@johnmenzies9548]

Hi Jeff I’m not ready to invest in grow lights yet but have just set up a propagation bench in my greenhouse (Ireland) for the winter months could I start my peppers in the greenhouse?

[@mezleona]

Hi, im in San Tan AZ, started my seeds in october, they are flowering, I have been taking them out to aclimate, but they just wilt and get there leafs burn, Can you tell me if you have some points? Here is time to plant them outside but there are not adapting at all!

[@shalondawallace3165]

How often should I water my 🌱

[@landonfonke6082]

Some of my jalapeño sprouts are 4-5 inches tall and just started growing the first 2 leaves😬

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Perfect timing! You are on your way Landon!!!!

[@darshanpatel9815]

How old are they?

[@landonfonke6082]

@@darshanpatel9815 a little over a month

[@johnmccoy2721]

Hey man another gem video! Can you explain why 16 hours on and 8 hours off for the lights? I have always heard that but never heard why its best? Is it just to mimic more what they will encounter later when planted outdoors?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks John, appreciate that! Yeah, you want longer light cycles (photoperiod) because that's what maximizes vegetative growth. We don't want blooming at this stage, it's all about the foliage. I'm even experiment with a 24 on light cycle!

[@johnmccoy2721]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks man makes perfect sense.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@johnmccoy2721 yeah, it's pretty fascinating how not only light, but different fertilizer levels can trigger some of our crops to either bloom, or grow pure foliage! Cool stuff!

[@raquelc7426]

Hello I Don't Know much English but I Want to ask something, Young Know the ginger flower? It's true that we Can't eat that flower? There are One flower or there are many of ginger plant? Thank you very much

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Raquel, the flower on edible Ginger plants is indeed edible too! :-)

[@redinthethevalley]

I can’t seem to find part two of your turmeric video?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

It's on its way! :-)

[@montibrown1408]

Plant 2 seedlings together and pot up and learn how to prune pepper plants. Practice and patience produce peppers.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Love multi-seeding them. Always pull apart though before growing to adult plants. :-)

[@montibrown1408]

Try planting a few double seedling pepper plants

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@montibrown1408 Perfect. Once they get 2-3 sets of true leaves, you're good to separate! :-)

[@sandragambles46]

Hi is it alright to use Sawdust is mulch please Sandra UK

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Sandra, its not bad. Just don't use cedar and you'll be fine. :-)

[@sandragambles46]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks very much for your quick reply I don’t think it see you there see you there

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@sandragambles46 No problem Sandra, happy growing! :-)

[@cg7926]

Mine are maybe each tall so far no prob

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on...its a journey!

[@ghosttoo7467]

Are they perennial ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100% most definitely Peppers are perennial plants: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmGciWttiqiNiqs

[@carolynsteele5116]

Question: What has been your experience using seeds from grocery store peppers?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Carolyn, its hit and miss. Most of the peppers in the stores are hybrids, so the fruit often doesn't resemble the parent stock. Better success with the Bell-type peppers than the hot little ones. :-)

[@carolynsteele5116]

I had great success with the little yellow sweet peppers from the grocery store, they grew true to the parent. This year I’m trying the big red, yellow and orange grocery store bell peppers.

[@mairismetal8135]

So my red bell peppers and Thai peppers sprouted But not my jalapeño ( from seeds from a jalapeño) not one

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Did you dry out the seeds first Mairis? I've had that help germination sometimes.

[@leslieeide5448]

If you took them from a green jalapeno your jalapeno was not ripe and you will most likely not get seedlings.

[@marklugo6002]

If you'd start them out in smaller plug cell you'd get better results. Start out in a 288 plug count, even if you don't have enough to fill it. Contrary to what you said, peppers do not like to have their root system disturbed. While it can be done, multi-seeding is a poor way to do this, especially since you have to physically handle the peppers. (if you smoke you can transmit the tobacco mosaic virus from your hands, or introduce injury to small plants) Every time you disturb your peppers root system, you set them back by weeks. Having grown thousands of acres of peppers, starting them in green houses with all types of varieties, I can tell you that this is sort of stone age information. Don't transplant but once, and that is to the final location. If the roots don't hold the soil together when you transplant, the pepper isn't ready to transplant. If you overgrow the plant, plant up to the crown. But when you transplant like that you loose roots, introduce chances for infection and slow things down.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I would say setting them back weeks is definitely hyperbole. If that were the case, the plants would flag and give indications that they are stressed. Once I replant, new leaves appear with the week and the plant is growing substantially, indicating it is on the right trajectory and not set back at all. Plus being able to replant it deeper, I can use the adventitious roots of the stems to further advance that root system, which wouldn't be possible if I had left the plant alone.

[@marklugo6002]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Research has proven what I said. I'm basing my comments off of years of commercial pepper growing, starting in green houses and devouring any information regarding pepper research and vegetable research in general. When root hairs are broken, or even slightly disturbed, growth must slow down and plant energy must be devoted to regrowing those roots. New leaves may appear, but the total time it can slow down can slow the plant development by two or three weeks. It is best to seed into a small mult-cell pack and transplant only once after the roots develop enough to hold the ball together. In fact, why be lazy and just sow into a flat like this without sowing into a divided cell pack? You;re going to have to spend ridiculous amounts of time, injure the plant, and slow its overall growth by transplanting and handling the plant anyway. Doing this way also exposes the plant to upper injury as well by handling the plants. You can easily bruise and break the plants. Not only that, you can spread the disease that one pepper plant may have to all the others. There are a number of plant viruses that can be spread from plant to plant by touching it, especially in the young, tender stages. This is a very, very poor way to do this. Sow once into a small cell pak, like a 200 cell pack and be done with it. Then you can transplant without disturbing the roots. These are cheap and reusable. You already are sowing into the flat, sow into the cell pack. Again, to me, this is teaching the WRONG way to do it and well, just wasted content.

[@jamessanders4310]

The biggest enemy for peppers is whiteflies! Preventative spray right from the git-go...

[@bvskitchen1045]

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[@deborahgillis4282]

Can you please share the link to your Facebook group? I can't find it thru a search. Love your videos!!! 💙

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sure thing Deborah, its: facebook.com/groups/GrowingBetter

[@sarahpirkle8847]

I just got some chocolate beauty's I order , I hope they do well ,

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I saw those this year....I should have ordered some! Let me know how they do for you Sarah!

[@sarahpirkle8847]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok

[@hollyjordan1307]

Didn't I see in one of your videos that we should soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Holly, you definitely can. Store bought seeds are usually already treated, so I wouldn't worry about them. If you saved your own though, could help for sure. :-)

[@hollyjordan1307]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms i missed that! Thanks for the reply. Love your videos and Appreciate your sharing your knowledge. ALSO loved the dog food video...we made the switch from store bought and Bentley is doing much better!not to mention he loves his food time!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@hollyjordan1307 that's so good to hear Holly!! They just go crazy over food time, it's hilarious!

[@wendyburston3132]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms is it just as good to soak them for three days to ferment instead of peroxide?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@wendyburston3132 Peppers don't need to ferment. Only seeds that live in juicy-type fruits (ie tomatoes) require the fermentation process to break down the seed coats.

[@shirleyk623]

Great video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Shirley, thanks for watching! :-)