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how to get Carolina Reapers to germinate.(Update: They sprouted)
Posted on 4/7/16 at 9:41 am
Posted on 4/7/16 at 9:41 am
any tips? I bought some seeds online and started them weeks ago and nothing so far. My Jalapenos and Ghost Peppers sprouted, but nothing on the Reapers.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 8:38 am
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Posted on 4/7/16 at 10:16 am to LSUlefty
How old are the seeds?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 10:19 am to BiggerBear
Not sure. I just got them a few weeks ago.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 11:06 am to LSUlefty
Soak your seeds in warm tap water for 24 hours. When you plant your seeds, keep the cups as warm as possible. I put mine out in the direct sunlight during the day and put them on top of the water heater or a heating pad at night until they sprout.
Where did you get your seeds from? Apparently some of the seeds you can buy on Amazon aren't worth a crap.
Where did you get your seeds from? Apparently some of the seeds you can buy on Amazon aren't worth a crap.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 11:19 am to LSUlefty
Good luck!! I've tried several times and can't get them to germinate. They have a tough outer coating and it's a bitch. If you do please let me know
Posted on 4/7/16 at 11:25 am to LSUlefty
What's your soil temp?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 1:37 pm to brmach
I got them from pepper Joe's. I'm trying the wet paper towel method next.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 1:45 pm to LSUlefty
That's where I got mine from and they've done well. Keep them warm and give them time. They'll make it.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 2:00 pm to brmach
How long did yours take?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 2:17 pm to LSUlefty
Probably 10 - 15 days. They're very slow.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 2:26 pm to LSUlefty
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I'm trying the wet paper towel method next.
I've had good success with hard headed germinaters by using the paper towel method with a twist. I place them in the paper towels and place the paper towels flat inside a clear, zip lock bag. I blow a little air into the bag, seal it, and tape it to a window that will get sun/warmth.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 2:49 pm to LSUlefty
Would a chemical or abrasive scarification work?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 8:06 pm to LSUlefty
If you plan on growing peppers in the future you need to get a heat mat. Alot of flowers and vegetables need soil temps around 80 degrees to sprout. You can get peppers to sprout in 2-3 days with a heat source. Otherwise it may take 2-3 weeks. I actually use a heating pad that you use for your body.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 8:35 pm to LSUlefty
If your in the BR area, Naylors was selling seedlings for about $1.25 per.
Posted on 4/8/16 at 9:02 am to rusty547
I put 4 seeds in a wet paper towel and zip lock bag yesterday afternoon. I'm going to go ahead and plant 2 of them after 24hrs and plant the other 2 after 7 days. I'll update when/if any of them sprout.
Posted on 4/8/16 at 9:13 am to tigeroarz1
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If you plan on growing peppers in the future you need to get a heat mat. Alot of flowers and vegetables need soil temps around 80 degrees to sprout. You can get peppers to sprout in 2-3 days with a heat source. Otherwise it may take 2-3 weeks. I actually use a heating pad that you use for your body.
Great advice! I used the body pad last year, but made the investment in these waterproof heat mats this year and love them: Amazon heat pads
Germination time and temperature charts: Germination Charts
Posted on 4/8/16 at 11:39 am to Tdot_RiverDawg
guess I'll have to get one of those.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:42 am to LSUlefty
Guys they sprouted! 
I bought a heating pad like the one above and did the paper towel method. I used a coffee filter instead from earlier that morning. I put 2 seeds in the damp filter and folded it and put it in a zip-lock bag for 48 hours. I then planted it in a red plastic cup of potting soil and covered with saran wrap. It took only 8 days from there to germinate.
I bought a heating pad like the one above and did the paper towel method. I used a coffee filter instead from earlier that morning. I put 2 seeds in the damp filter and folded it and put it in a zip-lock bag for 48 hours. I then planted it in a red plastic cup of potting soil and covered with saran wrap. It took only 8 days from there to germinate. 
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:49 am to LSUlefty
Why do you hate your GI tract brah?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:52 am to bamarep
I plan on making hot sauces and stuff. Mostly it's to give away. People are going crazy for Reapers right now.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 8:54 am
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