Re: Marconi Pepper germination
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Dear Herb,
I have looked all over Oklahoma City for a Farmer's Almanac and can't
find one ...where are they?
Ruth
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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
>
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