Hello all, this will be my first post! What a wealth of info on these forums. I've enjoyed hot food and chiles for years now, and have been gardening for about two of those. Last year I grew Orange Habs, Thai hot, Thai orange, and Early Jalapeno from starts from the local nursurey. Had a great time with those, so I've got some seeds last year, and wanted to try germinating this season for a wider variety.
I'm starting Bhut Jolokias, Chocolate Habs, Fatalis, and Rocoto (Manzano) from seed.
I've pre-soaked overnight and planted 2 seeds per cell.
Now to the real question: I'm starting in a covered flat over a heating mat. I've been checking soil temp daily, and it had been in the mid 70's, so I turned a small halogen desk lamp on them, and placed a towel under the whole mess to hold some heat. Came home last night, and the soil temp had climbed to 95. (It's been warmer the last few days, so warmer in the house) It's only been 4 days since I planted them, so I have no sprouts yet, but I'm afraid I might have cooked them.
I removed the towel and the light, and I'm sitting around 88F soil temp now, so if they're not cooked, I may be out of the woods.
Is 95F hot enough to cook seeds in a day?
I'm starting Bhut Jolokias, Chocolate Habs, Fatalis, and Rocoto (Manzano) from seed.
I've pre-soaked overnight and planted 2 seeds per cell.
Now to the real question: I'm starting in a covered flat over a heating mat. I've been checking soil temp daily, and it had been in the mid 70's, so I turned a small halogen desk lamp on them, and placed a towel under the whole mess to hold some heat. Came home last night, and the soil temp had climbed to 95. (It's been warmer the last few days, so warmer in the house) It's only been 4 days since I planted them, so I have no sprouts yet, but I'm afraid I might have cooked them.
I removed the towel and the light, and I'm sitting around 88F soil temp now, so if they're not cooked, I may be out of the woods.
Is 95F hot enough to cook seeds in a day?
