Pepper seeds

[New_Bud]

My bell pepper seeds have just failed! Not surprising really but I can't understand why. I left them in the correct depth of soil in a sunny window ledge for 1 week but to no avail! Though i fear I may not have given them enough chance?
I got my seeds from a pepper and dried them out then planted them at a 0.5" depth. Should I try leaving them on a damp paper towel under my desk lamp or somthing to keep the heat correct? Can anyone help? I really want a bell pepper bush!

Thankyou!

[norazina]

Hi New Bud,

In my expirience, bell peppers are a bit slow to germinate, the best I could manage was about 1 week, and that was on top of hot radiator. I'd say, give it a chance and leave it for another week. Also, if you haven't done so already, make sure that seed tray is covered with plastic bag or cling film.

Just a thought, did all your seeds came from one pepper? ?If nothing happens, they could just be duff. I have managed to raise some plants from Tai Chilli fruit by saving seed too.

Anyway, keep us updated and good luck,

norazina

[New_Bud]

Nope it was different peppers for that very reason. Ill put them in my airing cupboard I think to edge them along. Thanks!

[pjh75]

I'm no expert, but mine took about a month to germinate so I would definitely give them a bit more time.

[New_Bud]

Blimey! Eh well theyre nice and warm in my airing cupboard, Its no mediterannean country climate but it's the closest thing I'll get in England!
Thanks for the info on your seeds!

[Alice]

1 week isn't long for peppers to germinate. Damp the surface, cover them with a poly bag and they'll appear. it's maybe a bit late in the year now for them to grow on and ripen. Mine are up into flower. But good luck.

[mcsee]

I planted some Purple Beauty Bell Peppers about 10 days ago but I know they can take up to 3 weeks to germinate. I'd leave them on the windowsill as they need light to germinate.

[Flummery]

I put my peppers in in Jan/Feb because they do need a LONG season in this country. Some of them now have fruit but to get them ripe I need all the long days I can get. I think in a few weeks you will get your little pepper plants but unless you keep the plants over winter you're unlikely to get peppers this season. Try to over-winter them and get your seeds in early next year! Good luck!

[New_Bud]

It's looking like no peppers for me! Oh well I'm truly a novice so hopefully after taking in techniques and tips from you guys I'll eventually get some!
Thanks alot!

[Flummery]

We all start as novices New Bud. Take heart!

[smallblueplanet]

It's looking like no peppers for me!

B&Q have had a variety of pepper plants in, your local GC might too, Wilkos maybe. You can practice growing the plant and then next year sow your seed earlier and keep it warmer.

[PrincessN]

I'm with everyone else here.

I'm growing chilli peppers and the slower ones took their time. The quick ones came up within a week, whereas the slow ones up to a month.
Saying that - after pretty much all the plants had been re-potted, I had around 2 "strugglers" that popped up 6 weeks after being sown!
And I'm germinating in a heated propagator.

If your seeds pop up - definetly try to overwinter them indoors. You'll be well ahead of anyone else. With some luck you could have the first fruit as early as March/April (without having fancy lights or using hydro/aeroponics)!

As smallblueplanet mentioned - B&Q does peppers. In some stores they are reduced to as little as 30p! I've also seen peppers with big juicy fruits in Homebase. the small pots were around £7 and the big one around £13. They did look like they needed rescueing and re-potting asap though. (horrible DIY store ppl not looking after them)

Hope that helps.

[New_Bud]

Thanks guys! I'll blag my brother to taking me to B&Q to have a look!

[New_Bud]

Hi,
You all asked me to keep you posted on my pepper seeds so I thought I'd let you know that the ones I put in the airing cupboard in the resealable bag between kitchen towel have rooted! I put the strongest seed in its own pot with compost etc...

[Flummery]

Good oh! Hope you get a strong little plant from it. Patience eh? (I haven't got it either!)