Safer is better than sorry.
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Now, I really would not recommend scarifying chile seeds perse' in that the odds of damage to the embryo are too great. You can germinate faster by following what I've listed below.
I planted 80 seeds in the above rectangular Ziplock storage container. I then covered it with saran wrap and then strung a large rubber-band around it. I did this for two reasons:
1) It helps lock-in moisture which is vital to seen germination.
2) It helps seal-in a warmth which is also vital for germination.
The rubber-band can easily be removed as can the saran wrap for spray-watering the soil with mist from a spray bottle.
The seedlings can be safely pulled apart and transplanted after the first and second true-leaves have grown a bit BUT be gentle!!!
From this single container I successfully transplanted 58 seedlings!
Now, if you want to speed-up germination... ditch the soil method all together. Get a paper towel and fold it in half, then in half again, then a third time. Mist it with a spray bottle inside and out and place the seeds inside then fold it over gently. Place the folded paper towel in a ziplock sandwich bag leaving a bit of air inside and place on top of you computer tower, refrigerator, television set, dvd player... whatever stays on all day that doesn't get too hot but stays warm and your germination time will be cut in half(depending on seed variety and genetics, of course).