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I've tried sprouting some seeds from a manzano pepper recently. I can get the seeds to germinate in a paper towel/ziplock, at best, 30%. Without fail, ever one has died when moving to soil. I read they grow in Peru on mountain sides. Are my efforts entirely doomed?
 
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I've tried sprouting some seeds from a manzano pepper recently. I can get the seeds to germinate in a paper towel/ziplock, at best, 30%. Without fail, ever one has died when moving to soil. I read they grow in Peru on mountain sides. Are my efforts entirely doomed?
No, your efforts need a little change is all. Instead of paper towels and plastic bags make yourself little terrariums using a PREMIUM seed starting mix. I use those zip-loc food freezer containers and put saran wrap on top sealed with a rubber band. Keep you temps about 80F. Where you get your seeds is also very important. A 30% rate is not great but it is also not terrible for this type of pepper. It normally takes this type of pepper longer to germinate than say a hot wax or jalepeno but not as long as the super hots. I have never had much luck growing under artificial light with hot peppers and now is too early for direct sunlight in our area. If you have a temperature controlled green house this would be fine. I have grown these peppers in South Texas so your area should be OK. The secret is controlling the tiny seedlings growing conditions. Once they have 2 sets of true leaves things are much easier
 
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No, your efforts need a little change is all. Instead of paper towels and plastic bags make yourself little terrariums using a PREMIUM seed starting mix. I use those zip-loc food freezer containers and put saran wrap on top sealed with a rubber band. Keep you temps about 80F. Where you get your seeds is also very important. A 30% rate is not great but it is also not terrible for this type of pepper. It normally takes this type of pepper longer to germinate than say a hot wax or jalepeno but not as long as the super hots. I have never had much luck growing under artificial light with hot peppers and now is too early for direct sunlight in our area. If you have a temperature controlled green house this would be fine. I have grown these peppers in South Texas so your area should be OK. The secret is controlling the tiny seedlings growing conditions. Once they have 2 sets of true leaves things are much easier
Awesome. Thank you so much. These have QUICKLY become my favourite peppers. Cant wait to put this to good use. Thanks Chuck
 
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Looks like Chuck has you covered (y) Welcome to the forum @Savage Ali! Let us know how you get on with the seedlings :)
 
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Thanks for asking and Chuck thanks for answering. I tried to grow them last year with no luck.

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It took me 3 tries to grow them. I think it has to do with humidity but am not sure. After I finally had them grow and had a decent crop I didn't like them all that much and went to other varieties.
 

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