Ron's Question:
I AM NOT inclined to grow anything. All past attempts have resulted in the deaths of everything that I have tried to grow.
So it is at this point that I ask for help of anyone/everyone.
I am from Texas and as such, I enjoy our Jalapeno peppers.
I had some of my wife's relatives that live in Louisiana come to visit family, and I had them bring me some fresh seeds (2 varieties).
One is called "Jalapeno Early" and the other is called "Jalapeno Chili"
I took half of the seeds from each packet and planted them according to the directions on the package (1/4"deep). Sprout time was 45 days.
It has now been about 6 months and I have nothing, except dead seeds.
They never even tried to sprout.
I have no idea if I gave them too much or not enough water.
I have no idea if I gave them too much or not enough sun.
Basically....I just have no idea.
I now have the remaining half of each packet of seeds and I don't want to kill them also.
ANY ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Tagum Gardening...Some chili will take between 17 and 21 days to germinate but none will take 6 months..Dead seeds happen.. Harvesting seeds properly is an important first step.
Harvest mature, fully-ripe peppers for seed. (Most peppers turn red when fully mature.) If the seeds are not mature they will likely not germinate..
Soil..
Jalapeno peppers prefer well-drained soil that is alkaline. A ph level between 4.5 to 7.0 is essential for vigorously growing Jalapenos. Jalapenos can do well in a range of soil conditions provided that it receives a generous amount of sunlight and water. However, pepper plants DO NOT LIKE TO BE FLOODED. if This happens they may not recover...
Germinate your seeds in Worm Cast compost if you can get it. It promotes germination and is great for growing your Jalapeno Chili. Worm Cast compost is alkaline in nature.Make sure that your soil remains damp..not saturated, and gets plenty of warm morning sun..Here the sun is so hot at mid day that it can actually cook your seeds in the pot..So although your seeds need the energy from the sun to germinate be careful not to let them cook..
.Use a generous amount worm cast compost combined with a rich loam that includes sand. If your soil is like mine in Tagum you may have a high clay content. this is not good for peppers. If this is your soil do a soil mix of worm cast compost, a rich potting soil and sand.. You may also want to put some manure in the bottom of the hole when you plant..Banana compost contains high potassium content witch is necessary for root development. Use this also when you make your soil mix. a strong root will yield a strong plant and bear more fruit..
Once your plants are growing you will likely have problems with Aphids and White Flies that will kill your healthy plants if left unchecked..You must check under the leaves every few days for these and use a spray bottle with water to dislodge them from the leaf. The white Flies with eat your flowers which means that you will have no fruit. You have to use either an organic pesticide or a chemical pesticide to keep these in check to preserve all of your hard work. If one thing does not work for you you HAVE to find something that will work or you will definitely loose your plants. They suck the juices from the leaves and stem and your plants will wither and die.
Good luck ron..let us know how you are doing...Carl
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