Gol-darn Peppers
(Photos for visibility and for bragging) I have a small plot in a local community garden that is thriving, and I have been very successful at starting everything from seed - except peppers! I’ve tried a number of different methods, and never once have I gotten even one seed to sprout.
What I *have* successfully grown from seed:
Tomato
Watermelon
Many different squash varieties
Cucumber
Basil
Cilantro
Kale
Romaine
Nasturtium
Marigold
Arugula
Various beans
Onions
Dill
Parsley
Carrots
Beets
Eggplant
Radishes
WTF is going on with peppers?! I’ve tried 3 different soil seed starter mixes, different fertilizers, tried in little starter pods/seed snail/in ground, tried pre-soaking the seeds, tried on a heat pad, tried in a warm window, tried direct sowing. I tried starting seeds in March, April, May, AND June. I’ve tried 3 different seed packs from 3 different companies. I don’t want to keep buying the seedlings every year. Help! Give me your best tried-and-true pepper germination strategy.