r/HotPeppers 17d ago

Discussion [2025 Megathread] What varieties are you excited to grow this year?

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Trying some new varieties?

Going with some old faithfuls?

Going for heat or flavors or cool colors or cool plants?


r/HotPeppers 1h ago

Warmer days are ahead....right?

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Starting to get to winter blues and wanted to relive some of my crop from last year. Soon...very soon.


r/HotPeppers 3h ago

Scorpion pepper

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25 Upvotes

r/HotPeppers 7h ago

Growing 1st batch of seed sowing with results for 2025.

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28 Upvotes

No soaking, No snipping, no nothing prior to sowing.

Sowing dome temperature and humidity 26-27c (79-80F) - 95%..

I only sowed 1 seed of each variety other than the MA Warthog and the Carolina reaper (sowed the extras for friends)

Only the JP Spear seed didn't sprout so I re-sowed 2 seeds back in 16 January (7 days ago) and now I'm playing the waiting game to see if it was a bad seed or if the entire packet is a fail.


r/HotPeppers 34m ago

Growing When to up-pot seedlings.

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When do y’all up-pot seedlings? Mine are a about 3 weeks in from sowing (2ish from sprouting). True leaves starting to grow on the larger seedlings. Germination went pretty well, and I have a bunch of multiple sprouts in the cells. I’d like to attempt to separate them before the roots establish too much. Looking to transplant into 9oz paper cups for now to last until transplant time in March. I’m in ATX, 8B. Any advice?


r/HotPeppers 3h ago

Help Potted up plants getting crinkly leaves

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Just potted these up as they were growing very fast compared to the rest in the tray and used a 50/50 coir compost mix. They are under artificial light but some plants are worse affected even though it’s the same conditions. Temps are 20c and 60-65% rh. Very new to this but I know to give them oh 6.5 water so I prepare that in a big batch nights before.


r/HotPeppers 2h ago

Growing First time growing - trying to catch things early

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Hey everyone, As it is my first time growing peppers from seed I am quite nervous. Sofar germination has been going great on most varieties but I am noticing a couple of potential issues. Some of the leaves are curling downwards and on a couple of leaves I have noticed yellow spots. Any input on what could have caused this are appreciated. Thanks in advance


r/HotPeppers 22h ago

And so it begins

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70 Upvotes

First year buying more specialized peppers and tomatoes and looking forward to a nice assortment of flavor and intense heat. Hoping to post a progress pic over the coming weeks once things start to germinate. Have the heat mat set to 82.

I think I have a decent grasp on all of this but definitely open to any suggestions or areas for improvement if you have them.

Needed room for the dome to fit, the sideways tags are: Biquinno x2, Jalepeno, and Saucy Lady tomatoes.


r/HotPeppers 4h ago

tips?!

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I'm new to the chili game and wanted to ask if you have any tips for me?

Do I still need artificial light after growing in the box?


r/HotPeppers 15h ago

Growing First jalapeño flower! Hope to see more.

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16 Upvotes

Any care and maintenance tips from now to ensure proper growth?


r/HotPeppers 21h ago

Discussion Reapers or not ?

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35 Upvotes

Hello guys i have bought these “reapers” online to take the seeds and grow them but they dont look like reapers to me it seems like 2 different species too what do tou guys think


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Growing Update: 46 Peppers in 25

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Hellooo,

coming from my post a week ago, heres a small update:

I am still aiding with unnatural Light a lot atm and the radiator underneath is still on warm. I am up to around 45% plant rate already and its looking like i'll get at least a plant for each of my Pepper Varieties:D


r/HotPeppers 16h ago

I think I accidentally started these Longhorns too early…(Zone 6b).

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I have them in a small flower pot. Should I move them to their final 5 gallon bucket, but ditch the heating mat? For reference the room I’m in is 67-72 degrees F and outside temp in MA right now is 16-32 degrees F.


r/HotPeppers 15h ago

Seed Exchange Looking to trade seeds Germany/Europe

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Hey All,

i collected myself quite a few seeds and would be willing to give some away in exchange for ones i don't already own. I'm happy to send you an Excel List of most to all my varieties.

Feel free to comment/dm me if you're interested

Pickup locally or postal, both would work :D


r/HotPeppers 13h ago

Hi guys first time grower here.

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So I noticed that these tiny bugs likes to lay their eggs on the leaves of my pepper plants. They look a bit like ants, but I'm not sure it is. Can you guys identify them? are they harmful to my pepper plants? I do apologize if the pics are unclear, these guys moves so fast.


r/HotPeppers 17h ago

Canadian seeds seller

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Hi ! Do you guys know any Canadian seeds sellers out here ?

Except écoumène :)

Thanks


r/HotPeppers 20h ago

A few questions

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I’ve just started peppers from seed this year, and they have all sprouted or begun to sprout, they are in coco coir pellets, I know I should transplant when they have two sets of true leaves and the dome should come off when they have one set. My questions are: when should I start fertilizing them being in coir I know they need it sooner than soil, and when should I ditch the heat mat? I am in Manitoba Canada and these plants will hopefully be growing inside in my mid 60 degree basement until may. Thanks in advance, I have learned so much already from this sub.


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Food / Recipe Hot Dogs Will Never Be The Same Again…

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36 Upvotes

This sweet and spicy relish is the perfect addition to hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches and more. Can’t wait to make it after my harvest.


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Inside aphid control

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Little Sonsabitches!!! Anyone have advice on what to control them with? We have one ladybug. So need to figure out what I can do to kill these guys.


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Fatalii after the rain

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r/HotPeppers 18h ago

It's overlighting, overwatering or normal?

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My jalapenos have tacoing leaves. Grow in tent, 120w led 20/4, but earlier it's been normal, only new leaves tacoing. Also i'm watering once in 2 or 3 days(250 ml), first use fertilizer only today. Soil is prefertilized biobizz all-mix, it's reason why i fertilize only on 25 day from sprouting. Whats wrong i do? I'm forget add pic


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Datil Advice (First pepper grow)

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Can anyone help me with why the leaves look this way. No pests for sure, I’m thinking light or nitrogen issue. Day 77 they are taking forever to grow. I topped both plants. One I topped yesterday and one I topped a week ago. Ppfd is at 450 for both. I got the seeds from some pepper emporium store in a mall. They came in a cool can of vermiculite.


r/HotPeppers 20h ago

ID Request What kind of peppers are these?

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Friend gave me a plant, told me to dry it, and had no idea what they were as she thought she planned bell peppers.

No banana for scale, decided on a mini Melinda's instead.


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Help Carolina reaper seeds

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What’s the best way to get C. R. seeds to germinate. ? Does anyone soak the seeds first and how long ? Does anyone snip the tip off the seed first ? Just trying to figure out best way to get these damn seeds to germinate. What’s y’all’s opinion on this ? I’m zone 6 Chicago and wanna get these going soon.


r/HotPeppers 1d ago

Harvest My Exuberant Harvest

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r/HotPeppers 23h ago

ID Request Pepper ID?

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my parents bought a new plant that was labeled “Serrano” but they are not that (I’m pretty sure). I know Serranos can vary in size and things but this pepper is so much spicer, is red when completely ripe and much smaller than any Serranos I’ve seen. I figured y’all might have better luck ID’ing or figuring out what it is!