seeds Seeds and heat.

[Annuchin]

This is from a Turkish scientific publication (left: germination speed (çimlenme hızı), right: germination percentage (çimlenme oranı)):

They tested 10 different Capsicum chinense varieties in a ±1 °C incubator.
Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 11(Special Issue): 3336-3346, 2021. The Effect of Temperature on Seed Germination in Capsicum chinense Genotypes. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1027991 (the PDF can be downloaded from ResearchGate).

 

[chaza]

Cheers annu
That was very interesting, it answers my question.

Cheers

 

[Annuchin]

I think those high temperatures refer to maximum daily air temperatures when planted in the field.

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[chaza]

Hi annu
Well I'm in the UK, so we don't have the luxury of those temps.
I'm managing to keep 28c
So it's now waiting game

I have a chilli plant in the tent I overwintered, it's doing ok .

 

[DementedWelder]

I think those high temperatures refer to maximum daily air temperatures when planted in the field.

Quote possible, though they only referenced ground temp with germination and air temp with fruiting.

 

[chaza]

Hi guys
I need some guidance. What am I doing wrong.
I germinate my seeds in the wet paper towel method .
When they sprout I put them in damp seed starter mix.
I am loosing these seeds why......
They are in a temp, according the the thermometer, of 85f. Lots of light in the grow tent.
Could it be the types of seeds..... could it be some are hard to grow here in the uk.
My criolla de cocina just don't seem to grow.
My jimmy nardella are growing, but I worry.
My shishito seem to struggle.

Any help.

Cheers guys