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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 11, 2010
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    In your area, you can plant peppers out in either February to April or July to August.

    This article will help with prepping the soil:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm

    In regards to your lime issue, I would recommend having your soil tested at the extension service. You will want to know how much adjustment you need before adjusting as you could overdo it and cause further issues.

    As far as purchasing... There are several reputable online sellers you can buy from. Pepper seeds normally are viable for 2 years, so you can purchase them at any time and then store them in a cool, dry place until you need them. Many people store seeds in their crisper drawer.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 11, 2011
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    You can try to plant the seeds from grocery store peppers but there is no guarantee that they will germinate. Sometimes grocery store peppers are hybrids, which means the seeds are sterile. Other times, the peppers are irradiated for health reasons and this kills the seeds. It is worth a shot, but do not depend on them germinating.

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    Nikki on
    April 20, 2011
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    You don't need to dry the seeds to grow them. You only need to dry them if you plan on storing them. You can plant them as soon as they come out of the pepper.

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    Nikki on
    April 27, 2011
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    Nikki on
    April 28, 2011
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    You should see your first sprouts in about 7-14 days, but some peppers can take as long as a month or more to come up. Pepper seeds are notorious for taking their time to germinate, or germinating at different times. Also, peppers won't even attempt to sprout if temperatures are below 60 degrees F. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/how-to-grow-red-peppers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 2, 2011
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    All peppers start out green. They should start to turn red a weeks or two after the peppers have reached full size.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 2, 2011
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    White leaves are normally sun scald. Are the plants inside or outside? If they are outside, they were not properly hardened off. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htm

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