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Old January 30, 2023   #4
PaulF
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My opinion: Personally I would never use another peat pot for starting any seeds. They have always disappointed. Give me good old soilless mix every time. That said, as VirginiaClay says, if they work for you, go for it.

Higher heat is a must. A heat mat helps keep the temperature above 80 degrees F. I always start peppers at least two weeks before tomatoes and plant seedlings in the garden only when soil temperature is above 65 degreesF (19 C).

Would it be correct that your growing season is a little shorter than a zone 7? We are at 5/6 hardiness zone and my most productive peppers are early varieties...50 to 65 days to maturity. For me longer season peppers just do not get around to producing before frost hits. Longer season peppers will give lots of green fruits but do not ripen soon enough.

good luck and have fun.
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