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overwintering Seed germination & OverWintering

Hey guys,

Just looking for some information. I want to get a head start on next season, yes I am an eager beaver-this being my FIRST SEASON, and was wondering:

1) Is it possible to germinate seeds (Choc. Habanero) mid summer, ie. Now

2) And Over Winter them, to have them ready for next spring?

Temperatures are moderate up until mid October.

Thanks.

P.S. I am fast becomimg a pepper junky!!
 
1.Anytime, as long as they have proper conditions for germination (humidity, water, temp,....)
2.Probably, never overwintered such a young plant, but should be ok (or probably will request a bit higher temp for overwintering).
 
1.Anytime, as long as they have proper conditions for germination (humidity, water, temp,....)
2.Probably, never overwintered such a young plant, but should be ok (or probably will request a bit higher temp for overwintering).

Thank you, I figured the same for germination so long as ithad the basic requirements.
I am, however, more concerned about over wintering a young plant..
 
People (some) use to germinte seeds at any time of the year, to check the germination rate, so this is no problem (in fact, as fresh they are, as fast they will germinate).
About over wintering, I think maybe the plants will not have much time to lignify, will be more "green". I am not sure if is a draw back. Probably they are more sensible than an older plant. And very low temps will affect them more than an older plant.
You can maybe search the topics about over wintering, pruning, and see there what other guys say, or wait for another answer here.
 
Done 1) + 2) past season just for fun, some of the resulting plants are growing strong as we speak.
I was lucky enough to keep alive young plants in unheated mini greenhouse on my balcony during the whole winter (this year was VERY mild) so they've grown really slowly and by the spring they were sized similar to very early (Dec/Jan) indoor starts of the previous seasons.
It probably makes sense just for fun or if you seriously lack indoor space like me :)
If you grow in better conditions (warm climate year round or indoor) you should probably prune them or at least do repots at some point.
Anyway if the plants are etablished enough by October is not too different from normal overwintering, just a little harder because young plants are more sensitive.
 
Good luck
 
Datil
 
Chile plants can be brought inside and just treated as houseplants for the winter. Just be sure to bottom-water the young plants and keep a fan on them. If you have a window that gets full sunlight most of the day, ideally the plant(s) should go there. Otherwise get some lights to put on them, and be sure to harden off in the spring.
 
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