Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:50:36 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket?

Yes.

I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Temperature of germinating medium? 75-80F is recommended for
capsicums. Capsica?

Irradiation doesn't, for the most part, sterilize seeds. In fact, in
some cases, it *increases* vigor, presumably by killing off pathogens
that may be feeding on the seeds. Don't know about heat-treated.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:50:36 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket?

Yes.

I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Temperature of germinating medium? 75-80F is recommended for
capsicums. Capsica?

Irradiation doesn't, for the most part, sterilize seeds. In fact, in
some cases, it *increases* vigor, presumably by killing off pathogens
that may be feeding on the seeds. Don't know about heat-treated.

"zxcvbob" wrote in message
...
Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried
rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

I tried this lasy year and had no luck. Am thinking of giving it another go
this spring.

"zxcvbob" wrote in message
...
Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried
rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

I tried this lasy year and had no luck. Am thinking of giving it another go
this spring.

"zxcvbob" wrote in message
...
Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried
rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

I tried this lasy year and had no luck. Am thinking of giving it another go
this spring.

zxcvbob wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

Some hybrids don't have very viable seeds--the seeds are there but
they won't produce well or they won't produce the same
characteristics. I've never heard of peppers being treated in a way
that hurt the seeds. Potatoes get treated so they won't/resist
sprouting and that is an issue if you try to use commercial potatoes
as seed.
DiGiTAL ViNYL (no email)
Zone 6b/7, Westchester Co, NY, 1 mile off L.I.Sound
2nd year gardener

zxcvbob wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

Some hybrids don't have very viable seeds--the seeds are there but
they won't produce well or they won't produce the same
characteristics. I've never heard of peppers being treated in a way
that hurt the seeds. Potatoes get treated so they won't/resist
sprouting and that is an issue if you try to use commercial potatoes
as seed.
DiGiTAL ViNYL (no email)
Zone 6b/7, Westchester Co, NY, 1 mile off L.I.Sound
2nd year gardener

zxcvbob wrote in message ...
Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

Pepper seeds have a definite shelf-life. They may simply be too old,
have dried out, and are no longer viable.

J. Del Col

zxcvbob wrote in message ...
Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob

Pepper seeds have a definite shelf-life. They may simply be too old,
have dried out, and are no longer viable.

J. Del Col

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:50:36 -0600, zxcvbob wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

I grew a habanero plant I purchased at Lowes last summer. I slowly dried out
the peppers I harvested (with no heat) and after a few months I planted the
seeds from one fruit in a seed starter. I had excellent germination and now I
have 8 new pepper plants starting to flower. It's still too cold to put them
outside and I have had no luck with hand pollination but I should have a nice
harvest this fall.

--
John GOTTS http://linuxsavvy.com/staff/jgotts

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:50:36 -0600, zxcvbob wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

I grew a habanero plant I purchased at Lowes last summer. I slowly dried out
the peppers I harvested (with no heat) and after a few months I planted the
seeds from one fruit in a seed starter. I had excellent germination and now I
have 8 new pepper plants starting to flower. It's still too cold to put them
outside and I have had no luck with hand pollination but I should have a nice
harvest this fall.

--
John GOTTS http://linuxsavvy.com/staff/jgotts

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:50:36 -0600, zxcvbob wrote:

Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated. Are
the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at an
Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look like
little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer to
Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried rather
than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

I grew a habanero plant I purchased at Lowes last summer. I slowly dried out
the peppers I harvested (with no heat) and after a few months I planted the
seeds from one fruit in a seed starter. I had excellent germination and now I
have 8 new pepper plants starting to flower. It's still too cold to put them
outside and I have had no luck with hand pollination but I should have a nice
harvest this fall.

--
John GOTTS http://linuxsavvy.com/staff/jgotts

zxcvbob wrote:
Has anyone successfully grown pepper plants from dried peppers from the
supermarket? I've grown seeds collected from ripe fresh peppers, but no
luck with the dried peppers -- even if they don't look heat treated.
Are the peppers irradiated or something? I bought a bag of peppers at
an Indian/Pakistani market and I'd like to try to grow them. They look
like little habaneros, but are not *nearly* as hot and they taste closer
to Mexican chile peppers. They are very seedy, and they look sun-dried
rather than oven-dried. But no seeds have germinated yet (2 weeks).

Thanks, regards,
Bob


After writing the previous message, I soaked another 100 or so dundicutt
(?) pepper seeds overnight and planted them. Now, a month later, I have
2 or 3 sickly little pepper seedlings coming up. The seeds for whatever
reason seem to be just barely viable; I don't know if they are just old
or if they've been heat treated -- but if I can nurse these to health I
will have a new interesting variety of peppers.

-Bob

i
After writing the previous message, I soaked another 100 or so dundicutt
(?) pepper seeds overnight and planted them. Now, a month later, I have
2 or 3 sickly little pepper seedlings coming up. The seeds for whatever
reason seem to be just barely viable; I don't know if they are just old
or if they've been heat treated -- but if I can nurse these to health I
will have a new interesting variety of peppers.

I've found they can be tricky to germinate. Mine do best if they are
kept in a hot water cupboard (or a warmer pad if one has one). I
never presoak them. It sounds like too much water. They have a pretty
strict germinating temperature and I'd imagine the peppers from
hotter climes would be pickier.


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Cheers,
Loki [ Brevity is the soul of wit. W.Shakespeare ]