How to Germinate Pepper Seeds INCREDIBLY QUICK with 99% Germination!

In this video, I show you how to germinate pepper seeds indoors fast with 100% germination rate using simple tricks and tips. Starting your own pepper plants from seed is a cheap way to grow lots of peppers in your home garden.
If you're wondering how to start your own seeds indoors to grow peppers this year, this easy and comprehensive tutorial has got you covered. I use this method every year and am always pleased by the vigorous sprouting of my pepper seeds. I have found this method works especially well with hot and superhot pepper seeds, but it also works with sweet peppers. This is quite possibly the best method to germinate pepper seeds indoors!
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[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

My brother made the outro song he's such a badass.

[@gabrielengland8204]

LucasGrowsBest this video need more recognition.. such a good production

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Nah it's alright but it did better than I expected. Thanks though :)

[@Neyobe]

Nice

[@trevor246]

‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ Nice

[@lockergr]

Educational and also efficient. The 3-minute video taught me more than the last one that was 9 minutes. 👏🏻 I'll subscribe for that! Like the detailed tips. Right now I live in a house and our HOA doesn't like anyone planting crops. So I'm just saving seeds for now.

[@josephunderwood5703]

Thank you for not wasting our time with a 10 minute video and 7 minutes of filler. Short and sweet earns the like.

[@realwhitejeff]

Bro fax all the other ones are like 10 mins of the same thing

[@zizou4229]

I clicked because it was short😊

[@funkidslearning9646]

I never thought to waste time with such nice vdo even others as well ( don't keep time too tight )

[@MilenaKoncar]

The reason for a 10 minute or more video is KZbin rules to be able to place ads on your videos. Or else is not very profitable for them or advertisers.

[@mazzy2369]

That’s what earned the subscribe for me

[@aaronsmith2054]

Yo I did this almost 100% like you said to and my seeds sprouted in 5 days. It's pretty amazing. They said 14-20 day germination on the package at the earliest. I'm sold. None of my peppers have ever sprouted so fast. Thanks for the solid advice.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

That's awesome Aaron, glad it worked well for you!

[@willc2426]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt what lighting system do you recommend? I'm trying to spend under $100. Thank you

[@syednaqvi2740]

Can you do all the same stuffs but than just sow the seeds directly into a raised bed?

[@imarchello]

@@willc2426 The Sun. 0$

[@McCov1]

It is amazing. All the trouble we have to go through to geminate some seeds. When I see weeds on my lawn, I'm like... What the heck! how easy they appear and they grow on imposible places, even without water with scorching heat, freezing cold. Oh my...

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Yes, it seems many things in life that are worthwhile take much effort!

[@margretsubero9462]

hi my friend this is very good to see whot you are doing well nice nice God bless you

[@leewederath7087]

Right?! Last year I had 2 full sized petunia plants grow out of cracks in my patio from seeds that must have fell from the potted one on the table above them.

[@omarvaldivia8297]

I was skeptical when I did this since nothing worked ever, however after doing the whole process step by step (except the dirt part since I only had promix) my seeds germinated in 3 days I kid you not with like 99-100% germination. I sowed over 100 thinking that I would have failure, and now I have a surplus. Thanks for the tips Lucas! I really appreciate it

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Congrats!!!

[@alexzandrarodriguez7788]

Haha “Dude it’s like winter” I love that, that made my day

[@levis569]

Or " you spilled water!"😅

[@poorwotan]

Thank you for giving purpose to my tea habit!!! Time to put 'em in the fridge... Hello from Puerto Rico!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Greetings from Canada!!

[@HermitsHome]

cool video. I have never heard of the tea soak. I thought you were just going to drink the tea haha

[@15209091]

I believe it simulates seeds going through a birds digestive system so it may break down the outer shell quicker and germinate sooner.

[@dmick9168]

Unfortunately i didnt let my tea cool down. Make sure to let the tea cool so it doesnt cook the seeds

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Good tip! Hopefully you tried again with some cooler tea?

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

hahaha...dum dum!

[@sarablake2114]

The poor seeds

[@Imagewithpower]

This is the comment I was looking for. I wasn’t sure if the tea should be Luke warm. Thank you

[@robbyfiveboy4862]

This is why I am reading the comments! Bingo

[@elevun]

Worked wonders thank you! 12/12 seeds started growing using this technique

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Awesome! Glad to help.

[@coletaylor9847]

My go to video for germinating peppers!

[@halearly3749]

Greetings, your technique for sprouting seeds works phenomenally. I had about a >85% success rate. The cultivating of the seeds after the sprouting was the challenge. I could not get any of the sprouts to grow into plants . . . . . I will try again . . . . thank you for the information.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Hi, glad to hear you had some successful germination. Can you provide some additional information so I can help you determine why your seedlings did not flourish?

[@rosemarythyme8595]

You need a warm room for peppers for sprouting and germinating.

[@halearly3749]

​@@lucasgrowsbestytso I attempted your technique again. This time, I did not show the seeds in groups. I also my have left them in the tea a bit too long . . . 35 min. max.. Previously, I repotted the seeds into those like paper material planters . . . lots of fungus. This time, I am leaving them in the 'small' plastic cups. That being said, Iam seeing some germination but it is taking a 'while'. I have put the newly sprouted plants under a light source and I have a small fan blowing on them. 3 of 4 Reapers and 1 of 4 Ghosts have sprouted so far. Still waiting patiently on the Trinidad and the Dragon seeds . . . It has been about 2+ weeks since planting . . .

[@GrandmasterGib]

I should have watched this first - I have at least 100 seeds outside in pots doing nothing for the past 2 months.

[@juanrabie6712]

Same bro🥲

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Now you know! 😀

[@Jppepperseeds]

Watching this now. I'm a seed vendor. And I love watching these videos

[@gypsyincolortarotofficial2787]

Do I smell a sponsorship? Maybe you should send our guy Lucas some free seeds in exchange for a video review with links to your products! 😊😊😊 🌿

[@kickfroggy]

Super useful, we'll have to keep this in mind for next year. I started so many peppers that I gave up on because they did not sprout after a month. So then I did things like transplant extra tomato seedlings that sprouted into those pots and then of course the peppers started sprouting 2 months after I put them in the dirt.

[@jeffmiller3499]

Nice video man. The main thing I would add is giving the seeds more space is really beneficial. So they aren't fighting for light and nutrients. + Easier to separate. Happy gardening everyone 😊🌱

[@fitzml1485]

I tried to start a banana pepper plant using four different methods and nothing happened. This was the first method that actually worked. Thank you!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Glad it worked for ya!

[@gypsyincolortarotofficial2787]

Here's a blessing in disguise: I had recently planted a bunch of pepper seeds (seperately, in an egg carton) and I had been waiting for them to germinate to no avail, as it was my first time sowing pepper seeds. Yesterday was my son's birthday party and one of the guests (a young kid) accidentally knocked over the carton and spilled everything. Although it may have seemed inconvenient to others, it led me to the curiosity of how I could better sow pepper seeds, and here I am. Thank you so much for this invaluable information!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Sometimes things just happen for a reason. Thanks for watching!

[@egrogan6482]

First time I ever watched one of your videos and am very impressed! Love the humor with the water bottle! I always had trouble growing peppers this looks like it will work. Have gardened for 35 yrs. but there's always more to learn! Thanks for shortness of video with no blathering. Loved your video will be back for more videos and have subscribed. ❤❤❤

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Thanks so much for the extremely kind words! I try to incorporate some humour into my videos and it’s nice that it’s recognized. Good luck with your seed-starting!

[@flashylights]

Thank goodness i found this video. I've done most of the steps but didn't have seed heat mat. So I've. Been keeping them wedged between my pants and fupa 😂🤣. Now i can finally plant them.

[@rmorales5072]

Lmmfao EXTREEEEEME

[@frogosplayer1]

Never in my life did I think a gardening video would make me laugh but here we are 🤣 Btw when he said to put them in the fridge to mimic winter I was like "Winter?? What I-" *sees his shirt* "Oh he's Canadian." Yh, ain't no winter and spring where I am so maybe I'll skip that step? Or do I... 🤔

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Hahaha! Yup, Canadian through and through. Try it and let me know what happens!

[@gacputech7719]

Great info, to the point and exactly what I needed. You have a new subscriber.

[@thuthao8119]

E cũng rất thích trồng cây hihi....nhìn thu hoạch đã quá đi Chúc anh một ngày mới tốt lành

[@andielliott2306]

Am going to try this method this coming week. Never had much success in germinating pepper seeds.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Excellent, how did it work out?!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Congrats on your 1K man! Good info in this video, and easy to ow Ong. Keep up the good work!

[@jimbojustice448]

Do you have a video on separating the seedlings and transplanting them

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn6WZX2dmN6gg5Y

[@tinyhineyfarm5020]

Thank you. I was just getting ready to start our seeds.

[@All.wehave_isNow]

I soaked my chili seeds in chamomile tea and 9/10 germinated! Great tips

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Awesome, glad it worked out for you!

[@chillipepperenthooziest3730]

Last year i tried the chamomile tea thing.... I didn't really start my seedlings off inside as people recommend.... Basically all i did was i soaked a dozen or so seeds overnight in a cup of room temperature chamomile and then next morning took them out the back and just popped them straight into the soil in the garden bed about a couple millimeters deep. sure enough they all sprouted very quickly within a few days which i was pleased about... only thing was I lost a bunch of them, they died... im guessing the ones that died didn't acclimate properly... but the 7 or 8 seedlings that did make it through absolutely raged, produced so many peppers once they hit maturity... To think how big the plants actually got and how many peppers i got off them when all they started out as were itty bitty little seeds is remarkable.

[@elainescott1831]

Thanks for the video! I am putting my seeds in the refrigerator now.

[@oliveks82]

here because my bro put a bunch of six cells with my jalapeño seedlings on the lawn to clean the table they were on.... My rabbit ate the tops off most of them (as well as my Chamomile seedlings) really bummed. hopefully with this method I can recover my losses quickly lmao

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Hi Olive, sorry to hear that. How close are you to your last frost date?

[@ojh888]

Neat! I learned a few great tips. Refrigerate the seeds and tea checked.✔️ Great video. Happy gardening!

[@FarmerG]

Soak em in tea aye. That’s a new one for me. Congrats on 1k 😁👍👍

[@tripudium17]

Thanks for posting such a quick helpful video. Would this same method make sense for corn, okra, tomatoes and other heat loving plants? I didn't realise putting plants in the cold worked for heat loving plants I had only heard of cold stratification for perennials and native plants in cold climates.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Nah it’s not necessary :)

[@tripudium17]

@@lucasgrowsbestytOk thanks. Do peppers take a particularly long time to germinate?

[@dontbea7237]

Did not think I would watch a gardening video on leave with a headache

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Maybe it was fate that you were on leave for a headache.

[@robertsicc]

You forgot to mention to cut holes in the bottom of the cups. Other than that, great video

[@LiLTizzle151]

What about when it comes to separating all those sprouts? The ratio of how many are going to survive that will be bring it down a lot from 99% success beyond that point. Is there a trick you use to remedy this? In my experiences when I try to to pull them up to replant, some of the root snaps sometimes which hinders growth if not killing it after a couple days.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Etta, great point! I am very meticulous when transplanting, taking great care not to damage the roots. That said, I've been questioning lately whether it's better just to start seeds directly in cells. It would certainly be more efficient, but this system has worked for me and I'm somewhat hesitant to change it. I've got a bunch of videos on my channel that show me transplanting. Here's one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIuuqH57m6qYn9k

[@LiLTizzle151]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt Hey man, aside from gardening, honesty like this is delightful to hear. Admitting something to oneself is easy, but to openly express the possibility of needing change is the kind of open mindedness I admire. The kind the world needs. Having said that, I really enjoyed the video you recommended, especially since hot peppers are my thang. Looking forward to more!

[@mardeahsmith1896]

Thanks for teaching me

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

You're welcome!

[@leandrorochaa6724]

great work, thanks for sharing!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Thank you Leandro, glad you enjoyed!

[@GraftingTactick]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@aggiekromah6254]

Thanks for sharing😁✌️✌️🌹

[@gladysroth7471]

Thanks

[@josephwells4371]

I planted indoor under let light about half inch under top of wet peat starter pods make sure moist daily. Dont water if already damp. 100% sprout rate 100% easier and no pre germination or fridge or tea or heat mat

[@vjscrx]

You can use warm water also, I grew up seeing my uncle do this

[@jeroenpeeters766]

am i the only one who doesn't know if i need to add water after i gave my seeds their inital watering during germination ? i'm a beginner so i'm don't know a lot :/

[@leonrowe5445]

keep soil damp but not wet or they will rot

[@roywittmis6237]

Thank you for a very helpful paper video.

[@paulsalazar3765]

Nothing wrong with a good spot of tea

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Ain't that the truth!

[@michelleprice3010]

WOW I followed this video and mine started sprouting after 15 minutes and after 2 days I have huge green peppers!

[@RandyRaz1]

Almost want to eat them like sprouts,, hmmm yes I think I will.. lol.. great video

[@elevated001]

What's the reason for the black tea? Let me guess, the caffeine makes them grow faster...

[@15209091]

I believe it simulates seeds going through a birds digestive system so it may break down the outer shell quicker and germinate sooner.

[@15209091]

@DANIEL BELLINGER only mammals feel pain when eating chillies. Birds have Tongues but it doesn't have the same effect on them. One theory is that there's a bigger chance of the plant spreading it's seed across with birds vs other flightless creatures.

[@lauras5312]

Thank you for sharing. This works. I have great germination doing it your way :)

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

That's great to hear Laura!

[@frankiebrown6275]

I'm going to try this with poblano seeds I harvested from one of my stir fry peppers 😋

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Awesome Frankie! Was the pepper raw when you harvested the seed? Cooked pepper seeds may not germinate.

[@frankiebrown6275]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt yes it was raw and very dark colored. After 3 days the seeds are dry and a slight tan color. I'm excited about trying to plant them.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

That's good. I grew habaneros from store bought peppers years ago. I took the seeds out of the peppers, used this tea method, and sowed them right away. I got a massive harvest off the plants. The only thing is sometimes you get funky phenotypes because most storebought fruits are hybridized. Good luck!!!

[@destinycoach5]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt I thought store bought produce would not grow fruit producing plants as they were GMOed seed?

[@99thmonkeyresonance66]

@@destinycoach5 I assumed the same as well, but since I wasn't buying the store bought veggies, my mom did, I took all her seeds and through my local Walmart, (I HAAATE that store) I've gotten at LEAST 1/2 germinated from whatever veggie I've done. Pretty much anything that has seeds, as she eats everything. But many ARE grown using hydroponics for faster yields and mass production. So make sure to keep away any other pollinator plants that may make them NOT hot. I made that mistake when forgetting I had squash and peppers in my grow tent. I quickly realized it and saved them within 72 hrs so no harm done that time. Even ALL of your sweet potatoes. I'm always grabbing a few from everyone at holiday times as most of my fam has diff taste, there's more types of potatoes than pies it seems. I've never had 'bad potatoes' bc they were GMOed. Even tho you'd suspect a place like Walmart, as big as they are, to spray their produce, I really don't think they do anymore now that most people have moved to growing their own food bc the Gov can simply tell the damn truth. I told my fiance that this would happen and he didn't belive me. He came home today and says, "there's 2 more, BRAND SPANIN' NEW Tractor Supplies that just opened up in Moore's and Champlain. I guess you were right. (As I watch how things happen with stocks-tho I don't entangle myself with sticks AT ALL, watching gives a direction as to which way things are headed. " If you watch where the money's going, you'll know which direction the economy & the world will head towards." (Or where the money ISN'T going) -My Gramps- Just give'em a try anyways you'll be surprised.

[@Lyndsay-jh2um]

Lucas, thank you for linking this video. I am gonna run out and see if I can find a heat mat. I am in Ottawa, so I wanted to attempt at having the plants as far ahead as I can for such a crappy and short growing season. I haven't done any super hots before. Usually I keep all seeds in the fridge but I didn't put these in when they arrived a week ago. You asked about what light set up I had gotten, well, I probably made a big mistake and ordered through a gardening site (based out of Canada) and not off Amazon (making the price A LOT more, I am sure.) I hope I have luck with growing indoors and moving them out come mid May. Thanks for the advice!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Your welcome. I am in Canada too so I have a short growing season like you. I find that starting peppers from seed in early march or early mid-january gives nice sized plants for planting out in the spring.

[@TheGreenThumbGardeningChannel]

Awesome video upload Lucas! I will implement this method when I germinate my pepper seeds for next year, thanks! Just subscribed to your channel!

[@branlaf]

Hi Lucas ! Should I remove the dome after the seeds sprouted ? I dunno if it would be better to keep my dome on the tray with a ventilation opened and under a growing light (warm light + red/blue). My dome is filtering UV light and idk if the cotyledons/leafs need UV light. This is my third trial to grow pepper indoor and all my previous pepper sprouts died after a good start. I found your useful tuto for a new trial, changed the soil, heat mat, tea... I'm waiting for germination currently but I would like the sprouts keep living now :D thanks for help and your funny wittiness ;)

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Wazzup! Yes, I recommend removing the dome and heat matter after most seeds have germinated to decrease the risk of the seedlings 'damping off' and getting leggy. I don't know if UV light is absolutely necessary, but at the right intensity it sure won't hurt and may be beneficial. The sun's rays produce UV rays, after all. Thank you for your great question!

[@beat_2008]

1:01 bro really killed his 15 dollar shirt from Giant Tiger

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

The Bay, actually ;)

[@beat_2008]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt Our local Hudson Bay was so dead until the new Zellers opened up

[@ParagonRidgeRanch]

Great Video! I must ask, why soak in TEA? Not just water?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Tea is slightly acidic which helps soften the seed hull. Warm water may work as well, it would be cool to see which method works better.

[@joetao380]

Great video. My seeds have sprouted. How long before I move them to a bigger pot?

[@theechubbyone]

As long as they have roots they can be transferred

[@zay_rat8942]

The original jerma smile

[@LarsJeppesen]

Thanks Lucas - we followed your instructions and are excited to see the outcome. Just one question. After covering with a small plastic bag - when do you remove it? Do you relay on bottom watering only during the next 8-14 days

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Remove the plastic bag once a decent percentage of the seedlings start sprouting. I bottom water whenever the containers are getting light.

[@elizabethmcintire7885]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt "getting light" ...aka, bottom water as long as they're under grow lights? (Also thank you for this video, excited for my peppers!)

[@marasobel]

I’m confused do we poke holes in bottom of cups?

[@susanaikman4577]

Hi mine name is Susan Aikman. I am planted my own peppers in containers😊😊

[@jefflinke2772]

Good Job, thanks for the video!!! Great info. You goofer.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Thank you Jeff! Gotta be goofy sometimes hahahaha.

[@leewederath7087]

I really want to try this now! I'm super curious though, why tea as opposed to just warm water or something? I caught that you said it's to soften the shells, but what extra benefit does the tea add?

[@slimsalmon]

I've also read adding a small amount of vinegar to soaking water. I believe these things help because pepper seeds have evolved to survive and be dispersed by digestive tracts

[@hillyj1]

I put a bunch of seeds in a pot just as I took them out of the pepper and planted them last evening about 7 pm. This morning about ten I looked in the pot and I couldn’t believe what I saw. A bunch of seedlings. So quick?

[@smb123211]

I've been planting seedlings for 15 years and for the first time this year, I got zero germination from 3 peppers (Pasilla de Oaxaca, Marconi and Torno). My shishito, habanada and cherry peppers did great. I overwintered three plants (all doing find) and two tomato plants (ditto). The only difference was the brand of seed starter soil - could that be it?

[@web.deslgner]

I did almost everything like you said with some exceptions and all my seeds sprouted in like 2-4 days, what the????? All my cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, I'm only waiting for jalapeños to germinate

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Magic 🪄

[@luvcook7475]

how about in hot climate country? do we need to plant like this? thank you in advanced

[@ardenyambao1383]

Is the lamp required or can you leave the potted seeds near a window with constant light?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

If you have a good spot with direct light that will work but I sow hot pepper seeds in March and it’s too dark and days are too short here in Canada.

[@Inubaye.]

Waooo, I pray I get response to my question! Please after sowing and cover the with plastic nylon, how long do I leave it without watering or must I open up the plastic and water daily or every other day before germination ? Your response will be highly appreciated!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

You shouldn’t have to water again until germination. Just keep an eye on your containers to ensure they don’t dry out

[@AndrzejLDotEu]

What's the temperature of the tea Lucas?

[@hotskillet]

Can you clarify if the cups had holes to absorb the water? If not how the the seedlings bottom feed?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Yes, I cut three slits in a triangle formation in the bottom of each cup to allow for drainage and bottom watering.

[@MilenaKoncar]

So i dont have to make drain holes at the bottom of the cups? I dont think i saw u making them!

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

I forgot to show it but you can see them if you look closely. Drainage is always a good idea!!!

[@glowup902]

Good brother 👍👏🎉🎊

[@ColinAldridge-go7tq]

Can you show how and when to separate the seedlings. You defiantly have the very best germination method thank you very much. Colin

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Hi Colin, thanks so much! I have a video from several years ago that shows the transplanting process clearly. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn6WZX2dmN6gg5Y

[@Aryan.N]

So, i have been doing it wrong :/ no wonder all my seeds grow fungus instead. I love tea. I'll try the tea method. Thank you ;)

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Live and learn! Let me know if it works out for you!

[@sanctifiedbytruth6048]

After the seeds germinate is it fine to remove them off of the heat pad. I only bought one heat pad that I want to use for several varieties of peppers and eggplant germination so I was wondering if I could just transfer them to the table with the grow light without the heat pad so I can keep germinating other seeds.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Definitely! In fact, I recommend this as heat can cause your seedlings to become spindly!

[@destinycoach5]

Questions: To mimic winter shouldn't the seeds be put into freezer! Why use coffee filter .. why not use a small sieve?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

I guess you could use a freezer, but the thing is peppers come from warmer climates so I would guess winters would be more mild. You can use a small sieve if you have one, all I had were coffee filters. :)

[@destinycoach5]

@Hampeblixt great thanks for the info. I don't freeze the seeds but I read that we should freeze seeds in Canada since they would freeze naturally. I didn't bother to and got great germination from dry stored.

[@destinycoach5]

@Hampeblixt thanks so much for the info.

[@gopats1734]

@@destinycoach5 You should not freeze pepper seeds because the country of origin is not Canada (they never get freezing temps in central America). Possibly it would be a good idea for native plants like zucchini but I'm not sure.

[@iipriorii]

Lol 59 seeds in one cup 😆🤷🏻‍♂️ the runt of the litter “guess I’ll just die”🤷🏻‍♂️ love it

[@pingpong9656]

I've been having a terrible time with all my hot chilli seeds - almost zero germination. Getting desperate - will try TEA for sure next.

[@michellellewellyn9971]

Do you think i could water down some cold coffee instead of using tea?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Maybe! Test it out :)

[@TheColts714]

Question for you do you leave the lights on or off when there already in the cups and bag with the heat mat I keep hearing its best to turn of the lights but I want to know your opinion since you have amazing results.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Good question! I either have the lights going 24/7 or on for about half the day. That being said, I'm fairly certain lights aren't necessary until germination.

[@TheColts714]

@@lucasgrowsbestyt Thanks man I really appreciate it. Keep up with the very educational videos.

[@johnbarta7507]

Great video man thanks for the help

[@Reectjthegamekid]

I have bell pepper seeds growing in a closed container inside my house, I put them there today. I live in Texas and its over 100 degrees right now so should I keep them inside next to a window (I don't have a heat pad) or should I try letting them outside?

[@teklife]

i have mine as lanky sprouts for WEEKS now, maybe 8 or 9 already, and there are many of them, like in your cups. they're not really changing much from that sprout state, just getting longer, but skinny, and falling over. what do i do now?

[@Sunshine-sc4bj]

They need light.. they are leggy from searching for light

[@Raidergeek34]

Do habaneros take longer to germinate than other peppers? Mine took forever and they are growing slow compared to my jalapeno, serrano peppers that I started at the same time. Or they are just bad seeds?

[@HermitsHome]

i had the same issue with my habaneros. they took probably two to three times longer to germinate as the other peppers i planted. i almost wrote them off. They ended up growing great after a while. i heard the hotter the pepper the longer it takes to grow. my chocolate reaper sprouted a lot quicker than the habanero though.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

My habaneros generally take between 7-14 days to sprout using this method. If they were started in the same conditions, then it's either the variety, or bad seed.

[@TheMag20]

Generally the hotter the peppers take longer

[@pavelaevii6687]

Habanero is lazy to grow and it needs warmth ant dampness . You may descourrage but live them ho allong at the end of season they will give you a crop enough to not know when to eat em all

[@silverlining5097]

Subscribed!! You got me when you spilt the tea 😅. Anyway new at gardening so I’m going to try this this afternoon. Thanks for advise on this 👍🏻

[@NSNG1540]

Nice info and Video editing 👌👌👌👌👌🤣🤣

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Thanks!!! 🙂

[@AB-bv8xt]

Well done!

[@jacobinfante375]

I have some super hots ima grow. 7 pot brains I have chocolate ghost pepper seeds as well

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Nice! Hopefully this method works well for you!

[@eyesofruby]

thank you! mine are about at the same stage as yours at the end of the video. at this point, do you recommend repotting?

[@cultivatingorganicbyjomig1719]

Excellent video! Well done with some new info. TU#15

[@raianrashid248]

Please help, should i put the seeds in deep fridge or normal fridge?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Normal

[@hunterklapperich4239]

Do pepper & tomato seeds need to be in a consistent temperature range to germinate? I have them in a small greenhouse with heater that gets down to 50F at night.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Yes, around 75-85 F is ideal. 50 F is likely too cold for germination.

[@juliosdiy3206]

This is a very good video n short too! I will be germinating my peppers next week but need a heat pad who sells them?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Hi, my apologies for the late response. Most big box stores and garden centres will carry heat mats. Or they can be found on Amazon or online stores.

[@aroundthewaygarden1132]

So I put my seeds in the freezer for 2 days😢 I watched your video and I thought I was "listening "😂 but when i saw you open the left side of the refrigerator I thought it was the freezer. I guess this will be a homeschool experiment 😊

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

They’ll probably be fine!

[@jhgannon]

Silly question perhaps but you didn’t state that you drilled holes in the plastic cups... at least I didn’t see any. Assuming you did for the bottom soak.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Yep, I cut holes in the bottom of each cup :)

[@DivinityinLove]

What does the black tea contribute and, can I just do this with pepper seeds from the pepper itself after eating?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

The tea is slightly acidic and helps soften the seed hull. Yes, you can use pepper seeds directly out of a pepper, as long as it is ripe. Otherwise the seeds may be immature and won't germinate.

[@marasobel]

Do u not spray w water everyday just leave them alone for a week? After this stage can we transplant them into raised beds in greenhouse? Thanks I followed ur instructions and started them today.

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

If you have a bag over them to maintain humidity, you should be fine to leave them until germination. I would transplant once the plants are 4-5 inches tall and temperature is consistently warm.

[@marasobel]

But do we poke holes in cups ?

[@raymondtexas0138]

Can I use any type of tea. I have lemon tea and ginger tea, fruit tea. Great video ! 😎

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Thanks Raymond! I would guess that any type of tea would work, but have only ever used Orange Pekoe myself.

[@raymondtexas0138]

@GARY LAI YI CHENG No I haven't

[@destinycoach5]

Comeon folks... these are stupid questions. The point of tea isnt flavoring but acid in tea

[@MisterDogg]

Did you cut holes in the bottom of your cups?

[@lucasgrowsbestyt]

Yeah