by Tony | Jul 16, 2025 | Germination
🎩 Helmet Head in Chilli Seedlings: Causes, Prevention & Rescue Guide Helmet head—also called stuck seed coat—is a common and frustrating problem for chilli growers. It occurs when the seedling’s cotyledons fail to shed the testa (seed coat) during germination. In...
by Tony | Jul 10, 2025 | Germination
GERMINATING CHILLI SEEDS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT GERMINATION MEDIUM Germinating chilli seeds successfully requires a well-draining, moist environment that promotes healthy root growth. Consider the following methods: Germinating Chilli Seeds In Coco Coir Propagation...
by Tony | Aug 3, 2024 | Germination
Presoaking Chilli Seeds: A Scovillain’s Guide What is Presoaking? Presoaking chilli seeds is a straightforward yet remarkably effective technique that significantly boosts both the germination rate and early growth of chilli plants. By softening the tough seed...