How Do You Plant Harvested Chile Seeds?
Growing your own chili peppers is a bit tricky, but very satisfying when you see your careful work come to fruition. Whether you enjoy the spiciness of a hot chili, want to bring out the natural flavors of other foods or just enjoy growing your own vegetables, growing your own peppers is something that you can do. After obtaining the harvested chili seeds and a few other materials, you’ll be on your way to a successful germination (grow seeds into plants) process. Acquire harvested chili seeds from your local garden center, or purchase your preferred chili pepper at a grocery store and scrape out the seeds. Prepare a propagator or other container, such as a pot with holes at the bottom, by filling it with about three-fourths full of soil. The holes at the bottom allow the soil to drain properly. Place the seeds approximately 2 inches apart and in a straight line on top of the soil. Cover them with another light layer of soil. The seeds should be no more than 3 mm deep so that they do n
