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*Seeds may take 4 – 6 weeks to germinate*

We do NOT suggest using paper towel or any other methods.

This can best be achieved indoors using a heat mat under the tray.

If needed, bring soil temperature up to 80-85 degrees to speed up germination.

Cover with a light dusting of soil or vermiculite.

If planted too deep, germination time can increase or cause loss of seeds.

Seeds may take 4 – 6 weeks to germinate.

Plant seed no more than 1/8 inch below the soil (1/8 inch is about the size of the seed itself).

Dampen soil mix from the start and continue to keep moist, but not so much where it is completely soaked the majority of of the time.

It is preferable not to load it with additional water.

Cover seeds with a light dusting of soil.

Sow in clean containers allowing adequate drainage (i.e., holes on bottom of container).

Sow seeds approximately 1/8” deep in sterile, soil-less planting mix.

If the potting soil feels too sandy, more peat moss should be added. Adjust the texture of the medium to create a loose, well-drained mixture. Most potting soil varieties work just fine.Īdd one gallon of moist, coarse sphagnum peat moss, followed by one gallon of coarse sand, perlite, or vermiculite, and black cow manure. The type will depend of your budget and dedication. You can purchase bags of this soil at most gardening stores. These mixes provide adequate water holding and supply some nutrients. You may assume the deeper the better but in the case of pepper seeds the real success is located close to the surface. The right soil, container and seed depth are key during the soil and planting phase.

Soak seeds in room temperature, plain, black tea for about 30 minutes to soften seed shells.

This can mimic winter conditions and once seeds are brought back to room temperature they may respond as if exposed to spring conditions.

Refrigerate seeds for 3 days before planting.

Your seeds will need a few days of prep work and a little tea time before diving into the soil. and the man behind our thriving hot pepper farm of over 100,000 plants in South Carolina is behind these steps and techniques.Īs with many good things in life preparation is key. Again, you can proceed confidently knowing that Ed Currie, the creator of the world’s hottest pepper, the Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper ®. If you plan on growing your seeds right away, continue on to the following steps on planting.

If you plan to wait months/ years - Keep seeds in a cool, dark and dry place.

It is important that every seed in your PuckerButtPepper Co seed packet be washed, dried, and ready to be planted.

PuckerButt Pepper Company Seed Starting and Plan Care Steps: So, with that said here is the complete Step-By-Step Pepper Plant Growing Guide, which starts with a few things you’ll do Before planting.

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If you have any questions, as you dig into the soil and start getting your hands dirty, feel free to contact us and our pepper gurus will help any way we can.

With these Step-by-Step instructions and tried and true techniques, you can go forth and grow your own hot pepper plants like a pro.Īnother equally important element in farming is Humor so we encourage you to follow these steps closely and to laugh…a lot, along the way. To help you on your growing journey, our very own Smokin’ Ed Currie and his fellow Pepper gurus from around the world created this Pepper Growing Guide.

You’ve purchased your Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper ® pepper seeds or one of PuckerButtPepperCo’s other exceptionally hot pepper seeds, now it’s time to get growing.