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    Is it too late now to sow sweet peppers?
    I sowed two varieties into covered modules (as per pack instructions) and left in unheated GH. On 6th March - They are:
    Chocolate
    Quadrato d'Asti Rosso
    Not anything going on in there, yet ...
    What have I done wrong?
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    They would like a bit more heat like your chilli's. I treat them the same as my chilli's. I just sow them later than chilli's. I Sow them in March.

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    • #3
      Peppers are more tender than tomatoes and need quite a high temperature to germinate. I do mine on a sunny windowsill above a radiator.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Small pumpkin View Post
        They would like a bit more heat like your chilli's. I treat them the same as my chilli's. I just sow them later than chilli's. I Sow them in March.
        Do you think SP, that it'd be worth moving them indoors now, or do you think they've 'had it'?!!
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        • #5
          Originally posted by greenishfing View Post
          Peppers are more tender than tomatoes and need quite a high temperature to germinate. I do mine on a sunny windowsill above a radiator.
          Thanks, greenishfing, so I should just ignore the advice on the seed packets probably, then!!!!
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          • #6
            Originally posted by SusieG View Post
            Do you think SP, that it'd be worth moving them indoors now, or do you think they've 'had it'?!!
            Dig a couple up, see if they are alright ( not mouldy or squishy). If they still look good move them. Or sow some more. It's worth a try they may catch up.

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            • #7
              Ta, SP, I had pretty much given up on some of my chilli seeds, and with some perseverance they mostly all sprouted.
              I might just sneak a peep at a couple tomorrow - patience not a huge virtue of mine, unfortunately .......
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              • #8
                Originally posted by SusieG View Post
                Thanks, greenishfing, so I should just ignore the advice on the seed packets probably, then!!!!
                Don't ignore it but if it doesn't work for you adapt it.....I find if I'm planting something new I will try and get a second opinion on planting instructions (on another company's website for example)

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                • #9
                  Have you got a heated prop Susie, that would give them a boost.
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                  • #10
                    Or you could use my technique. I put an old heated blanket on to a pasting table in the hall and use that as a massive heated propagator. I've put all my seed trays onto it. I use a greenhouse thermometer on it to se what temperature I've got and just turn the thermostat up and down to get the right temp It seems to work.
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                    • #11
                      I sow my sweet peppers mid April like the other poster on a window sill with a radiator below.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                        Have you got a heated prop Susie, that would give them a boost.
                        No, BM, it's on my 'wish list' though....!
                        Can you recommend any particular type/brand? It'd have to go in the house as my GH not hooked up with electric as yet. Ta
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                        a prescription ... And with no limit on dosage.
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                        • #13
                          Wowsers, Bal, what an absolutely wicked idea!!!!
                          An old electric blanket and a paste table - sure I could squeeze one in to the utility room ....
                          Got me thinking now....
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by SusieG View Post
                            No, BM, it's on my 'wish list' though....!
                            Can you recommend any particular type/brand? It'd have to go in the house as my GH not hooked up with electric as yet. Ta
                            Even a small basic propagator like this one will dramatically speed up germination speed and success rates:
                            Stewarts Propagator Electric 38cm at wilko.com

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Bal View Post
                              Or you could use my technique. I put an old heated blanket on to a pasting table in the hall and use that as a massive heated propagator. I've put all my seed trays onto it. I use a greenhouse thermometer on it to se what temperature I've got and just turn the thermostat up and down to get the right temp It seems to work.
                              Wow, how big is your hall? I can hardly get through mine for shoes, wellies, coats, roller boots, scooters, bikes and the odd stray child from down the road! Lol. Love your set up though��

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