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Old January 14, 2012   #8
guruofgardens
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mysidx,
I usually put the electric blanket on a lower number, say 3, but first check with a thermometer before putting anything on the blanket. I will be putting the planted seeds in plastic bus boxes and then covering them with plastic or even the blanket since the sides of the boxes are so high. Then when they're sprouted, one by one I'll put them in another bus box with lights balanced on the top - in my cooler basement so they will indeed grow much slower.

I'd say the temp to sprout the seeds should be at least 80 degrees.

I do start early as most of my peppers are c.chinense - bhut jolokia, trinidad scorpion, 7 pots, etc. I do plan on trying lemon drop and a few others this year because I want to make great jelly! (got most of the recipes online)

I've found the hot peppers love the heat/sunshine that the pots can provide and will be planting more of them this way. Much easier to transport, too, especially when the hail starts a-falling.
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