Well all my pepper plants have Died


Had a little stash of Wild Piquín seeds, germinated them in a clear McDonald's cup with organic soil sprinkled on top like in the wild. Just covered with a ziploc bag till they sprouted Kept in a shady spot of course


Probably got about 25% too germinate, keeping them under the kids trampoline till they get bigger 🙏❤🙏

What happened ?

I guess the strains weren't acclimated too this Texas Heat, kept EM on the East Side Morning Sun

Hate that for you .

What strains were you trying ? Might be a case of not enough light /water . Tropicals can be a pita .

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If you're growing them in plastic containers that might be the problem . Plastic holds water well but the plant's roots can get really hot . Try ceramic pots next time . The clay allows evaporation so the roots stay cooler .

Planted my Chiltepin late last year. Left it in the garage to over winter. It’s producing great this year.

I have had the same problem. Ordered seed, planted them in Styrofoam cup and about half germinated just before I totally gave up. They were very wimpy and never thrived and finally died. Would like to have a couple of plants for ornamentals and some flavoring. Next time I'm in South Texas, I am going to see if I can find plants in nursery. I had assumed they would be very hardy but I guess not, at least initially.

Looking good Derek what size pot that one in??

Man I got home yesterday, kid decided he was gonna mow the yard.. Moved the trampoline and left my plants in direct sunlight

Had 5 Down, I hope they recover!!

I've got 2 wild ones in a pot that have just started blooming. Cold snaps set them back a little this year.