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Q.Chili Pequin From Seed

Zone 78602 | Anonymous added on February 16, 2026 | Answered

Can you plant chili pequin that you eat in the ground to produce seedlings ?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on February 20, 2026

It is best to buy seeds to plant. Otherwise, you don't know what variety you will grow. If it's a hybrid, it won't come true from seed. Also, it may be treated to retard germination. If the seeds you have are from the native variety you could try growing them. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-hot-peppers-from-seed.htm

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