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tom wrote:
Is it possible to grow chillie plants from the seeds of chillies
bought from the supermarket?

In general, yes.

Do I just take them out of the pod & plant them in seed compost?

Yes.

Do then need to germinate in the dark or light?

No.

Do you need to do anything with the seeds before planting them?

No.

Are they ok in normal seed compost?

Yes.

I have read a bit about putting them in the freezer but dont know if
it applies to normal chillies or special ones?

Neither. It applies to some seeds of plants that are adapted to cold
climates; chillis are sub-tropical. They may survive it; they don't
need it, and may dislike it.

How long should they take to germinate? (i guess they should be
covered with plastic until they do show)

A few days to a week or two, if kept warm. Treat them exactly like
tomatoes (to which they are related), except that they are less
hassle. Do NOT overwater them in cold weather.


Make sure that the chillis you get are ripe. You also may find that
they do better as house plants, on a sunny but not overheated
windowsill, than as outdoor plants. They are decorative and easy
to grow. You can also buy specialist seed - I like Thai chillis.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.