Planting peppers from seeds

Learn how to grow bell peppers from seed in this step-by-step guide. Discover how to collect seeds, germinate them, and transplant seedlings into the garden.

Learn how to grow new pepper plants with store-bought peppers in just a few easy steps. This is a quick and easy project that you and your family will love!

Tips on how to grow peppers from seed in containers. When to plant pepper seed, how to transplant peppers into larger containers.

Jalapeños can be grown from seeds from fresh peppers or seed packets. If growing from fresh peppers, scrape seeds out and let dry for a couple of weeks before planting. Sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in your area if growing indoors. Sow seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) into the seed-starting mix or other growing media. Seeds can be started in germination trays or small containers with holes at the bottom before transplanting to containers or the outdoors.

Start your next garden off right by germinating pepper seeds yourself. Our thorough guide reveals our best tips and tricks to do it!

Saving seeds for open-pollinated pepper plants is a great way to save money and ensure a great crop of peppers next year!

Learn all you need to know about growing peppers in your garden. From starting peppers from seed, to growing tips, and when to harvest.

A guide on when to start pepper seeds indoors focusing on the optimal conditions as well as covering the different types of peppers.

How to Grow Green Bell Peppers: how to start bell peppers from seeds, how to plant green bell pepper seedlings, and how to care for bell pepper seedlings.

Are your peppers growing smaller than expected? Learn all about why your peppers may be small and how to grow bigger chiles.