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The seeds require drying for a week or two to store well, unless you are planting them immediately. Spread them out in a single layer on paper plates and allow them to dry completely in a warm, dark and dry location. If you aren't storing seeds, you can plant them in pots right after collecting them.
- How long do you have to dry pepper seeds before planting?
- Do you have to dry seeds before planting?
- Can you dry out pepper seeds and plant them?
- How long do seeds need to dry out before planting?
How long do you have to dry pepper seeds before planting?
Allow to dry for 2-3 days, or up to a week. Shake or flip them each day to ensure even drying. They will be ready when a seed is brittle and breaks rather than bends when pressure is applied. You can also use a dehydrator to dry the seeds, though temperature is very important.
Do you have to dry seeds before planting?
Seeds need to properly mature, the seed coating needs to dry and cure, and they need a rest period prior to planting. ... That way you don't have an impermeable seed coat that will not allow water in and will grow foul and rotten before the embryo can germinate.
Can you dry out pepper seeds and plant them?
Pepper seeds are easily harvested from ripe peppers: allow peppers to remain on the vine until they are slightly wrinkled. You can cut them open, scrape out the seeds and allow them to dry at room temperature.
How long do seeds need to dry out before planting?
Let the seeds rest for a week to ten days before gently stirring them with your finger or a small spoon. Let them dry for another two to three weeks. At this point, they should be dry enough to put into storage.
