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Thanks for all the replies. I guess I should have known. I'm glad I checked before ordering. Wishing you all a wonderful growing season! :)

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone every purchased their ghost pepper being offered from As Seen on TV? If so, how did the plants turn out? I know it's late, but I want to add this plant to my collection and it says it grows in 10 to 15 days. Thanks for any advice!

Hi all, In addition to growing my favorite peppers, I also create decorative art glass chillies using the lampworking process. Using the 3000 degree F heat of my torch, I individually craft pepper decor like chili pepper ristras, pepper perfume bottles and chili bottle stoppers. All work is...

Thanks for your observation. When the plants are older, such as actually producing peppers, are they as sensitive to overwater/underwatering? I definitely plan to give them the right amount (once I get the hang of it), but it's good to know for future reference.

Thank you for your reply. When I first tried to grow peppers, I believe they died from dampening off so when the leaves started to wilt this time, I thought I had overwatered again. What you described, definitely happened to my seedlings. I'll do some research to find a better mix and try...

Thank you so much for this description! This really gives me a good idea of what I need to do. Very much appreciated.

Thank you all for your replies. The first time I tried to grow peppers, I ended up watering them too much and found out that this caused the dampening off. Now it looks like I did the opposite. Ugh! It's just so strange to me that the seedlings were looking really healthy and then started dying...

Thanks for your advice and I didn't realize the soil needed to be filtered. So with bottom watering, I add water to the tray underneath my planting container and then refill it whenever the water is all gone? Is there still a chance of dampening off doing it this way?

I'm using a rapidtest moisture meter and I stuck it about halfway down the soil. Do you think I should have gone all the way to the bottom? I'll test the meter out like you suggest. Thanks.

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Hello, My latest batch of peppers have all died and I cannot understand why. I filled small terracotta pots 3/4 full with MiracleGro Organic Choice potting mix and planted habanero, poblano, cayenne, early jalapeno, pimient de espellete and serrano seeds in moist soil. These pots were kept...

Yep, I edited the ingredients to say patron or "your favorite, high-quality tequila." And yes, this is extreme, but good! I once had a cold for months and after drinking this (seeds and all) it was just gone. Crazy! You can start this recipe with a half or quarter of an habanero, leave the...

Here's a margarita recipe taken from growhotpeppers.com: Habanero, Lime and Patron: The Original Three Amigos Ingredients 1 oz. Patron (or your favorite, high-quality tequila) 1 oz. Patron Citronge 1 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice You could use more than one ounce, just make sure the three...

Sorry for the lateness in my reply. HawaiiAl, thank you for the peroxide tip! Madhatter, it's regular miracle gro potting soil. I'm going to try watering my habs a little less and increase the air circulation as suggested. Thanks again everyone!

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll get a picture up as soon as I can. Potawie, to answer your questions, I'm using Miracle Gro potting soil mixed with a little bit of rabbit manure and vermiculite and I'm watering every three to four days to keep the soil moist. I appreciate the help!

Hi all, I had an orange habanero seedling germinate a few days ago, but it has not moved since. The stem has not grown longer and the leaves have not opened up. The seedling has a heat mat and a grow light above and I'm keeping the soil moist so I don't know why it would stop growing. Is...

Good question, but I don't think I can wash that away without hurting the plants because I'm clumsy. Guess I'll stick with my original plan to keep them safe. Thanks for the response!

Hi all, When I initially planted my peppers I dropped about three seeds in each cell with the intent of just keeping the most robust one. I changed my mind and now want to keep all of the seeds that have germinated. Is there a way to safely separate the seedlings (they are close together in the...

Thanks, Potawie. That sounds like a great idea!

I posted that video on my website because it was so funny! I wonder if he really did have to go to the hospital like he was saying?