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bbjm · February 16, 2022

I don't have a heat mat but have had good luck with peppers when I use reasonably fresh seeds -- no older than 3 or 4 years. I assume it takes longer than it would with heat, but it works for me. I start my seeds in the kitchen which stays around 72F. I have found that moisture control is even more important for seeds that take longer to germinate.

Good luck!

BBJM

February 16, 2022	#7
bbjm Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 155	I don't have a heat mat but have had good luck with peppers when I use reasonably fresh seeds -- no older than 3 or 4 years. I assume it takes longer than it would with heat, but it works for me. I start my seeds in the kitchen which stays around 72F. I have found that moisture control is even more important for seeds that take longer to germinate. Good luck! BBJM