Help needed with germinating peppers and aubergines

[Norm]

I bought some Bhut Jolokia seeds which is supposed to be the worlds hottest chilli. I ignored the "germinate in wet paper" idea and put them in damp compost in pots next to the vent at the top of the greenhouse heater. That was 3 weeks ago. This morning, 5 of the 9 had started to show. If they survive to a transplantable size, they are up for grabs bar 2. Anyone within travelling distance of Bishop Auckland is welcome to one!

[rustylady]

Hi, I just planted my pepper seeds today, by what I've just read, just a tiny bit too late. Oh well, live in hope.

Don't worry Terrier, things usually catch up. In fact it's better to leave sowing later when the weather is better and things grow fast than to sow too early and have them sitting around cold and damp. That's when they're likely to curl up their toes and die.

[terrier]

The peppers started to sprout yesterday and by today they are about 1" high. I make that about 8 days from sowing to sprouting keeping them in the airing cupboard. I'll leave them on a warm windowsill during the day for max light.