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pepper seeds

10 years ago

I have planted over 200 saved seed from a hy pepper, and I try every way I could fine to get them to germ, no luck, I really wanted more of that pepper, dose anyone know why, help need input,

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naturemitch
10 years ago
What is a hy pepper? A hybrid? Could you tell us what you are doing? Germination mix, heat, moisture, etc. Were the pods fully mature when you harvested them? If you have a hybrid, seed might be sterile, at the very least you may not get what you want.

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