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20 Hungarian Yellow Pepper Seeds


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    Sowing **chili** seeds is relatively simple and can be done successfully provided you follow a few essential steps. Here is a complete guide to germinating chili seeds and getting beautiful plants.

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    ### **Materials required:**
    - Chili pepper seeds (variety of your choice, such as sweet, hot, or decorative chili pepper).
    - Light, well-draining substrate (seedling compost mixed with sand or perlite).
    - Pots, cups or seed trays.
    - Plastic film or mini greenhouse (optional).
    - Fine rain watering can or spray bottle.
    - Lukewarm water.

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    ### **Sowing steps:**

    #### 1. **Seed preparation:**
    - **Soaking the seeds:**
    - Soak the seeds in warm water for **12 to 24 hours**. This softens the shell and promotes faster germination.
    - (Optional) Add a drop of lemon juice or vinegar to further stimulate germination.

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    #### 2. **Substrate preparation:**
    - Mix a light seedling potting soil with a part sand or perlite to ensure good aeration and drainage.
    - Fill the pots or cups with this mixture and press down lightly.

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    #### 3. **Sowing the seeds:**
    - Sow the seeds at a depth of **0.5 to 1 cm**. Too deep could slow down germination.
    - Space the seeds about **2 to 3 cm** apart if you are sowing in a terrine, or sow one to two seeds per pot.
    - Cover the seeds with a thin layer of substrate, then press down lightly.

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    #### 4. **Watering and covering:**
    - Moisten the substrate with a spray bottle or a fine rain watering can. The substrate should be moist but not soggy.
    - Cover the pots or trays with plastic wrap or place them in a mini greenhouse to maintain humidity and create a greenhouse effect.

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    #### 5. **Germination conditions:**
    - **Temperature:** Peppers like heat. Maintain a temperature of **25 to 30 °C** for quick germination.
    - **Light:** Seeds do not need light to germinate, but after seedlings appear, place them in a bright location.
    - **Humidity:** Regularly check that the substrate remains moist. Remove the plastic film or mini-greenhouse once the seedlings appear.

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    #### 6. **Germination:**
    - Chili pepper seeds typically take **7 to 21 days** to germinate, depending on the variety and temperature conditions.

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    #### 7. **Maintenance after germination:**
    - **Thinning:** If several seeds have germinated in the same pot, thin out, leaving the strongest plant.
    - **Light:** Place the young plants in a very bright place, ideally exposed to the sun or under a grow lamp.
    - **Watering:** Continue to water regularly, but avoid overwatering to prevent rot.

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    #### 8. **Replanting:**
    - When the plants have developed **2 to 3 true leaves**, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
    - Use a mixture of potting soil and compost to encourage their growth.
    - When the plants reach about **10 to 15 cm**, you can transplant them into open ground or large pots.

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    ### **Growing conditions after transplanting:**
    - **Exposure:** Peppers like the sun. Place them in a sunny spot.
    - **Soil:** Prefer a soil rich in organic matter, well drained and slightly acidic.
    - **Watering:** Water regularly without soaking the soil.
    - **Temperature:** Peppers grow best when temperatures are above **20°C**.

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    ### **Additional Tips:**
    1. **Organic Preparation:** If possible, use organic seeds or seeds harvested from ripe peppers in your garden.
    2. **Sowing period:** Peppers are often sown in late winter or early spring, between February and April, to be transplanted after the last frosts.
    3. **Fertilization:** Once plants are established, add a fertilizer high in potassium to promote flowering and fruiting.
    4. **Pollination:** If the peppers are grown indoors, you can pollinate them manually by gently shaking the flowers.
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    Mal schauen bin immer noch am warten ob die wachsen