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    Chilli Help

    Hi All,

    I have some scotch bonnet seeds, been looking through numerous treads and it seems Jan/Feb is the best time to sow.

    should i put them in the airing cupboard to germinate then move them once the shoots come up? or will they germinate on a windowsil?

    Cheers!!
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    Hi Amyrose - welcome to the vine
    If you want to grow them this month or next, its best to use a heated propagator (if you have one) if not, you might be lucky by putting them in a very light south facing window, or if this is not possible, then best to wait until light and warmth levels are highter - April or May.

    Hope that helps

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    • #3
      Thanks Paul, the website looks fantastic i have so many questions, seems im in the right place lol

      Dont currently have a heater propagator so probably best for me to wait until its abit warmer, come april may where would the best place to put them be, windowsil?

      Thanks so much !
      Amy

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      • #4
        Last year I germinated mine in little pots in plastic bags in the airing cupboard - nice and warm. As soon as the seedlings popped up I transferred them to a warm windowsill in one of those seed trays with a clear lid. I'm sure I waited till April to do this.
        Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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        • #5
          Welcome to the Vine AmyRose.

          Jeanie beat me to it. I was going to say that to germinate they need warmth & moisture. So if you don't have a heated propagator the airing cupboard will do.

          Once they've popped their heads up they then need light, so sowing them this time of year you then need to move them to your sunniest windowsill, but make sure they don't get too cold over night.

          The problem with starting them off now is that if they don't get enough sunlight they may struggle or become a bit leggy (tall & thin, straining towards the light). So, if you've plenty of seed you can try some now or you can wait a bit 'til we're getting more hours of sunshine.
          There are 10 kinds of people in the world, those that understand binary and those that don't.

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          • #6
            Thanks All!

            Think ill hang back til april and go from there.

            Much appreciated! Amy x

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            • #7
              Hi Amy, why not try two or three in the airing cupboard as suggested, just to see if you can raise some this way? Have fun
              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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