Search results

OK here's the deal... I ordered 7 hot pepper plants and 5 tomato plants from Cross Country Nurseries and they arrived the week before last in great condition. Because I knew that there was a cold snap coming, I decided to plant my pepper plants into pots and wait a couple of weeks before...

Thank you for the replies! I have another question: I've read that with the seedling heat mat I should keep the seedlings at about 80 degrees during the day and cooler at night. Should I try to provide cooler temps at night BEFORE the seeds sprout or wait until they sprout? Or should I just...

Is it OK to leave the lights on 24 hours a day until they sprout?

Thank you everyone for all your help. This has been really helpful. A couple more questions: I plan on putting my plants outside in mid to late May. I've heard to start seeds 8-10 weeks before planting, though I've heard that some pepper seeds can take longer. When should I start seeding...

More Questions Thanks for the help everybody. Let me explain what I plan on doing here because I do have a few more questions. I plan on starting my seeds by sowing several into larger containers - I'm thinking cut-off styrofoam cups with plastic on the top. I want to use Miracle Grow Orchid...

Thanks, Nova. After reading a few other threads it seems that some people like to soak them and some people don't. I might try soaking just a few as an experiment. I do have another question though... Is it bad to smoke in the same small room where you've got germination and seedlings going...

Hi, I am new to this message board and this is my first post. I plan on seeding some hot peppers indoors this year for my first time. I'm about ready to get going, though I am very nervous about it. First of all, would you recommend soaking the seeds before planting in dirt? I've seen it...