Hungarian Peppers- Germination Problem

neoguy · March 3, 2008

Do seeds of Kalocsai v-2 and Feherozon Hungarian peppers take longer to germinate? I started both 2/16/08, 12 Kalocsai and 4 Feherozon, and I have zero germination to date. I don’t believe it is my seed starting method as I have 96% (48 out of 50) germination of the other 7 pepper varieties I’ve started.

If the varieties are not known to require long germination periods is there anything I can, or should do, to wake them up?

JerryL · March 3, 2008

Neo -- Last year my Feherozon Hungarian took 7 days to germinate. That was pretty consistent with my other peppers

neoguy · March 3, 2008

Gary, thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll have to wait til next year for the Feherozen, I spent my full load (4 seeds) on this germination.

I still have a few of the Kalocsai v-2, maybe I'll try soaking overnight and then planting.

Andrey_BY · March 4, 2008

You should wait a bit more. Peppers germination time is very dependable. After 2 years of storage some of them show less than 50% of germination results...

neoguy · March 5, 2008

Andrey, I will be patient and I'll keep everyone informed.

neoguy · March 13, 2008

Update, the Feherozon has 100% germination, last sprouts came up 3/12/08. Still waiting on the Kalocsai, only 2 of 12 are up.

clara · March 19, 2008

I have problems with germination of chilies, too. I got 9 seeds of Aitutaki Chili; they have been collected directly on the beach of this paradise. The first three I soaked for 24 hours in slightly warm water - no germination after 7 days. Then I put three others in camomile tea (slightly warm, 24 hours) - no germination, too, till now. (My others peppers did perfectly.) Now there are three more Aitutaki Chilies left - how can I get germination??? I do want these chilies!!! Any help more than welcome, clara

March 3, 2008	#1
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Hungarian Peppers- Germination Problem Do seeds of Kalocsai v-2 and Feherozon Hungarian peppers take longer to germinate? I started both 2/16/08, 12 Kalocsai and 4 Feherozon, and I have zero germination to date. I don’t believe it is my seed starting method as I have 96% (48 out of 50) germination of the other 7 pepper varieties I’ve started. If the varieties are not known to require long germination periods is there anything I can, or should do, to wake them up?

March 3, 2008	#2
JerryL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S.W. Ohio z6a Posts: 736	Neo -- Last year my Feherozon Hungarian took 7 days to germinate. That was pretty consistent with my other peppers __________________ Jerry

March 4, 2008	#4
Andrey_BY Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minsk, Belarus, Eastern Europe (Zone 4a) Posts: 2,278	You should wait a bit more. Peppers germination time is very dependable. After 2 years of storage some of them show less than 50% of germination results... __________________ 1 kg=2.2 lb , 1 m=39,37 in , 1 oz=28.35 g , 1 ft=30.48 cm , 1 lb= 0,4536 kg , 1 in=2.54 cm , 1 l = 0.26 gallon , 0 C=32 F Andrey a.k.a. TOMATODOR

March 5, 2008	#5
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Andrey, I will be patient and I'll keep everyone informed.

March 13, 2008	#6
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Update, the Feherozon has 100% germination, last sprouts came up 3/12/08. Still waiting on the Kalocsai, only 2 of 12 are up.

March 19, 2008	#7
clara Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,351	I have problems with germination of chilies, too. I got 9 seeds of Aitutaki Chili; they have been collected directly on the beach of this paradise. The first three I soaked for 24 hours in slightly warm water - no germination after 7 days. Then I put three others in camomile tea (slightly warm, 24 hours) - no germination, too, till now. (My others peppers did perfectly.) Now there are three more Aitutaki Chilies left - how can I get germination??? I do want these chilies!!! Any help more than welcome, clara