I'm fairly new to growing hot peppers, minus the typical jalapeno's in the garden. I recently purchased a couple Hydrofarm Germination Stations and started some Bhut's, Peter Peppers, along with several others. During the germination process, the seedling mat was kept on constantly and the humidity dome was kept on with both holes closed as to keep the temperature up and the humidity in. Thus far all of the seeds are doing their thing, at this point I have two Peter Peppers which are about an inch tall, one with two leaves and the other still has the seed casing on it and the leaves have not yet come out. I placed these two Peter Peppers in a seperate germination station and put them under a T5 fluorescent light, still keeping the seedling heat mat on and the humidity dome on. OK, here's my question for you more experienced growers.
1. Should I still keep the seedling mat on constantly for the Peter Peppers along with the light or should I remove the seedling heat mat? Heat mat is on 24/7, light is on a 18 on 6 off cycle.
2. Should I keep the humidity dome on with all access holes closed or should I allow some fresh air into the dome?
3. Should I keep the seedling heat mat on 24/7 in the germination station which contain the seeds or should I turn it off at night to allow the temps to cool down to room temperature?
The guy at the hydro shop said to keep them (Peter Peppers)in the germination station with the air vents completely closed until they reach several inches and then start hardening them off. Does this seem right, any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
1. Should I still keep the seedling mat on constantly for the Peter Peppers along with the light or should I remove the seedling heat mat? Heat mat is on 24/7, light is on a 18 on 6 off cycle.
2. Should I keep the humidity dome on with all access holes closed or should I allow some fresh air into the dome?
3. Should I keep the seedling heat mat on 24/7 in the germination station which contain the seeds or should I turn it off at night to allow the temps to cool down to room temperature?
The guy at the hydro shop said to keep them (Peter Peppers)in the germination station with the air vents completely closed until they reach several inches and then start hardening them off. Does this seem right, any suggestions? Thanks in advance!