Why Are My Chilli Seeds Not Germinating?

Pepper seeds may fail to germinate if the soil is too cold or too warm. Some of the most common reasons that pepper seeds fail to germinate are: Improper Soil Temperature (soil is too cold or too hot) Improper Watering (soil is too dry or too wet)

How long does it take chilli seeds to germinate?

Germination usually takes 7-10 days, after which you can move your seedlings to a warm, sunny windowsill (or heated greenhouse). Keep the compost evenly moist but take care not to let it get soaking wet.

Why wont my chilli seeds germinate?

1/ Poor quality seed. Seed that has been stored in damp or warm conditions isn't going to germinate well, also the older seeds get the less viable they become. ... 2/ Too dry – If your seeds are allowed to dry out after you have planted them, it is likely they won't survive. Keep the compost moist, but not too wet.