Re: Marconi Pepper germination
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- Subject: Re: Marconi Pepper germination
- From: g* <g*@tidalwave.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 01:53:30 -0500
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TWilli58@aol.com wrote:
>
> What am I doing wrong??? I've started peppers (hot and sweet) from seed for
> about 6-7 years. I know they are slow to germinate. I've always had more
> plants than I can use.
>
> Last year I grew Cornos de Toro, Ariane and Vidi. I couldn't get a single
> Marconi Golden to germinate. This year the Cornos de Toro, Ariane and Red
> Lamuyo have all sprouted. Again not a single Marconi Golden! All the seed
> was purchased from Tomato Growers Supply. All were planted at the same time,
> in the same mix, kept at the same temp, etc. Has anyone grown Marconi Golden
> peppers? Any suggestions as to what this pepper needs?
>
> Thanks
> Tom
I buy seeds from them all the time. They need 85 degrees F bottom heat
to germinate properly. Use a sterile soil-less mix. Plant pro seed
starter mix is a good bet. let the soil heat up a day or so before you
plant the seeds & by all means, get yourself an Old Farmers Almanac !!
Herb - USDA zone 7
